CHOCOLATE CREAM CHEESE BARS

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I know, there is alot of effort that goes into these but they are really worth it. Have a cup of coffee or a glass of milk handy when you eat them. They're fantastic!

Provided by MTpockets

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 58m

Yield 2 dozen, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 23

1/2 cup butter, Softened at room temp
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 (1 ounce) unsweetened chocolate square, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup pecans, Chopped
6 ounces cream cheese, softened at room temp
1/4 cup butter, softened at room temp
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup pecans, Chopped
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
3 cups miniature marshmallows
1/4 cup butter
2 ounces cream cheese, Softened at room temp
1 (1 ounce) unsweetened chocolate square
2 tablespoons milk
3 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • For the first layer, In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar.
  • Add eggs, chocolate, vanilla and blend well.
  • Combine flour and baking powder, then stir into chocolate mixture.
  • Fold in chopped pecans, then pour mixture into a greased 9x13 pan.
  • For the second layer, In another bowl cream together cream cheese and butter.
  • Beat in sugar, egg, vanilla and flour until well blended, then fold in pecans and spread over first layer. Then sprinkle with chocolate chips.
  • Bake at 350' for about 20-25 minutes or until edges pull away from the pan.
  • Remove from oven and sprinkle with marshmallows and bake 1-2 minutes longer or until they puff up. Remove from oven and if need be, spread out marshmallows so the layer is even (Work quickly!).
  • Cool completely.
  • Third Layer:.
  • In a heavy saucepan, combine butter, 2 oz. of cream cheese, milk and chocolate square.
  • Simmer over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth.
  • Transfer to a mixing bowl, add powdered sugar and vanilla, beat until smooth.
  • When cooled slightly, Spread over bars and refrigerate until set. Then cut into squares and serve. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328.9, Fat 17.5, SaturatedFat 9.4, Cholesterol 57.4, Sodium 113.6, Carbohydrate 43, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 34.9, Protein 3.2

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