Chocolate Crunch Bars

Ingredients

• 3/4 c. butter

• 1/2 c. nuts, optional

• 1 c. white sugar

• 4 c. mini marshmallows 

• 3 eggs

• 3 tablespoons butter

• 1 teaspoon vanilla 

• 3/4 c. semi-sweet mini chocolate chips

• 1 1/3 c. all purpose flour 

• 1/2 c. milk mini chocolate chips

• 1/2 tsp. baking powder

• 1 c. creamy peanut butter 

• 1/2 tsp. salt 

• 2 c. Rice Krispies

• 3 T. dark cocoa 

Directions

• Cream butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla

• In a separate bowl combine flour, baking powder, salt, cocoa (and nuts if desired)

• Gradually combine flour mixture to creamed mixture

• Spread batter into greased 10x15 jelly roll pan and bake at 350° for 15 minutes

• Remove from oven and top with marshmallows, then return to oven for approximately 1-1/2 minutes

• Dip a frosting spatula in water and gently spread the marshmallows while still warm

• Melt butter and chocolate chips on low heat

• Remove from heat and add peanut butter, then Rice Krispies

• Gently spread on top of marshmallows

• This is excellent topped with vanilla ice cream and hot fudge!