Chocolate Marshmallow Bars - Two Recipes

Chocolate Marshmallow Bar Recipe
2 oz. unsweetened chocolate
1/2 cup butter
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup flour
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup chopped pecans
16 large marshmallows

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 11-1/2"x 7" baking pan.
   
2. Melt chocolate and butter in top of double boiler over hot water. Set aside.
   
3. Cream sugar and eggs until light and fluffy.
   
4. Add flour. Beat.
   
5. Add melted chocolate and butter. Beat well. Mix in vanilla and pecans.
   
6. Pour into prepared pan. Bake 18 minutes.
   
7. Remove from oven and cover with marshmallows. Return to oven and bake until marshmallows are lightly browned.
   
8. Cool slightly and cut into chocolate marshmallow bars.

Chocolate Marshmallow Bars Recipe #2

3/4 cup butter
1-1/2 cups sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tbsp. baking cocoa
1/2 cup chopped nuts, optional
4 cups miniature marshmallows

Topping:
1-1/3 cups chocolate chips
3 tbsp. butter
1 cup peanut butter
2 cups crispy rice cereal

1. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar.
   
2. Add eggs and vanilla; beat until fluffy.
   
3. Combine flour, baking powder, salt, and cocoa. Add to creamed mixture. Stir in nuts if desired.
   
4. Spread in a greased jelly roll pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15-18 minutes.
   
5. Sprinkle marshmallows evenly over cake; return to oven for 2-3 minutes.
   
6. Using a knife dipped in water, spread the melted marshmallows evenly over cake. Cool.
   
7. 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 cooled chocolate marshmallow bars. Chill.