Instructions: In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla; beat until fluffy. Combine flour, baking powder, salt and cocoa; add to creamed mixture. Stir in nuts, if desired. Spread in a greased jelly roll pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 15-18 minutes. Sprinkle marshmallows evenly over cake; return to oven for 2-3 minutes. Using a knife dipped in water, spread the melted marshmallows evenly over cake. Cool. For topping, combine chocolate chips, butter and peanut butter in a small saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until melted and well blended.

Remove from heat; stir in cereal. Spread over bars.

Chill.

Yield: about 3 dozen.

COMMENTS: This chocolaty layered bar recipe is a favorite at our house and one you might like to try as a quick and easy dessert.

CMINEAH

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