Rocky Road Fudge Bars

Ingredients

Bars

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2-3/4 cup chopped nuts
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate
• 1 cup flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 eggs

Filling

• 8 ounces cream cheese (reserve 2 oz for frosting)
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1/4 cup chopped nuts

Frosting

• 2 cups mini marshmallows
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 ounces cream cheese
• 3 cups powdered sugar

Directions

1. 1

   Heat oven to 350.

2. 2

   Grease 9x13 pan.

3. 3

   In large saucepan, melt butter and chocolate over low heat.

4. 4

   Add remaining bar ingredients and spread into pan.

5. 5

   In small bowl combine all the filling ingredients except for the nuts and chocolate chips.

6. 6

   Beat one minute at medium speed and stir in the nuts.

7. 7

   Spread over bar mixture.

8. 8

   Sprinkle with chocolate chips.

9. 9

   Bake at 350 for 25-35 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.

10. 10

    Sprinkle with Marshmallows and bake 2 minutes longer.

11. 11

    Meanwhile in large saucepan, melt the remaining butter, chocolate and cream cheese and milk over low heat.

12. 12

    Remove from heat and stir in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.

13. 13

    Pour over marshmallows and swirl together.

14. 14

    Chill until firm, cut into squares.