CRUNCH BARS

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This is a delicious treat to serve to family and friends. The marshmallows make a sweet, sticky filling between a sponge cake-type base and crunchy topping.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2-1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
TOPPING:
1 cup (6 ounces) chocolate chips
1 cup chunky peanut butter
1-1/2 cups crisp rice cereal

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture. , Spread in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes. Arrange marshmallows evenly over cake; bake 2 minutes longer. Cool for 30 minutes. , For topping, in a microwave, melt chocolate chips and peanut butter. Stir in cereal. Spread over marshmallow layer. Chill until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 144mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.