Ingredients

¾cupbutter

1½cupswhite sugar

3eggs

1tspvanilla extract

1⅓cupsall purpose flour

½tspbaking powder

½tspsalt

3tbspcocoa powder

½cupwalnuts,chopped

4cupsminiature marshmallows

1⅓cupssemi sweet chocolate chips

3tbspbutter

1cuppeanut butter

2cupscrisp rice cereal

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

In a mixing bowl, cream ¾ cup of butter or margarine and sugar. Add the eggs and vanilla, then beat until fluffy.

Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and cocoa; add to creamed mixture. Stir in nuts if desired. Spread in a greased jelly roll pan.

Bake for 15 to 18 minutes. Sprinkle marshmallows evenly over the cake. Return to oven for 2 to 3 minutes.

Using a knife dipped in water, spread the melted marshmallows evenly over the cake. Cool.

For the topping, combine the chocolate chips, 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, and peanut butter in a small saucepan.

Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until melted and well blended. Remove from heat, then stir in the cereal.

Spread over bars, then chill. Serve and enjoy!