Deluxe Chocolate Marshmallow Bars

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Servings: 36 Difficulty: Advanced
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Rich chocolate cake base topped with toasted marshmallows and a crunchy peanut butter chocolate cereal layer.
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Deluxe Chocolate Marshmallow Bars

Author: chefs-mate Cooking Method: Cuisine: Courses:
Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 36 Calories: 1179.2

Description

These Deluxe Chocolate Marshmallow Bars are the ultimate crowd-pleasing dessert, combining the soft, fudgy texture of chocolate cake with the gooey sweetness of toasted marshmallows. The real star is the final topping: a decadent blend of melted chocolate, creamy peanut butter, and crisp rice cereal that adds an irresistible crunch. Perfect for potlucks, bake sales, or family movie nights, these bars offer a complex interplay of textures and flavors. The chocolate base is moist and tender, while the marshmallow layer provides a warm, caramelized finish. The crunchy topping ties it all together with a salty-sweet crunch that keeps you coming back for more. Simple to assemble yet impressive in presentation, this recipe is a guaranteed hit for any occasion.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350&# 194;°F (175ðC). Grease a 15x10 inch jelly roll pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cocoa powder.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  6. Fold in chopped nuts if using.
  7. Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan.
  8. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle miniature marshmallows evenly over the hot cake.
  10. Return to oven for 2-3 minutes, just until marshmallows are melted and puffy.
  11. Remove from oven and use a knife dipped in water to spread the melted marshmallows evenly across the surface.
  12. While the bars cool, prepare the topping: In a small saucepan over low heat, combine chocolate chips, butter, and peanut butter.
  13. Stir constantly until melted and smooth.
  14. Remove from heat and stir in crisp rice cereal until well coated.
  15. Spread the chocolate-peanut butter-cereal mixture evenly over the cooled marshmallow layer.
  16. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until the topping is firm.
  17. Cut into bars and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 36

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1179.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 55.5g86%
Saturated Fat 13.1g66%
Cholesterol 139.9mg47%
Sodium 3561.2mg149%
Total Carbohydrate 157.1g53%
Dietary Fiber 4.2g17%
Sugars 91.5g
Protein 17.6g36%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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