Royal Chocolate Marshmallow Bars

I saw these on Pinterest and HAD to try them! I love chocolate and Rice Krispies and this recipe combined both with other wonderful ingredients, and it tastes amazing! The recipe is from the website recipegirl.com and you must try it! So good!

Ingredients:

Bottom Layer

• 1 and 1/4 stick of butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cup granulated white sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 1 1/3 cup self rising flour
• 3 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa 

2nd Layer

• 4 cups of mini marshmallows

Topping:

• 8 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
• 3 tablespoons of butter
• 1 cup peanut butter
• 2 cups Rice Krispies 

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees, and grease or spray nonstick cooking spray on 9 by 13 inch baking pan
• In a large mixing bowl, combine butter and sugar from bottom layer ingredients with electric mixer
• Now add the eggs and vanilla, and continue to mix until light and fluffy

• In a separate bowl, combine the flour and cocoa 
• Add to the butter mixture until well combined

• Pour and spread evenly into the baking pan

• Bake 15 to 20 minutes ( Might be a little wiggly)
• Sprinkle the marshmallows onto the base layer and return to the oven for 2 to 3 minutes

•  With a knife dipped in water spread melted marshmallows evenly over bottom layer

• Let cool
• For the topping, combine butter, peanut butter, and chocolate in to a sauce pan

• On low heat, cook until melted, stirring occasionally

• Remove from heat and stir in rice krispies
• Spread evenly over marshmallow layer

• Chill until firm and ENJOY!!! :)