Shelly's Recipe

CHOCOLATE CREAM CHEESE BARS II

Category: Bars

First Layer
1/2 cup butter, softened at room temperature
1 cup sugar
2 eggs

1 (1 oz) unsweetened chocolate square, melted
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup pecans, Chopped

Second Layer
6 oz cream cheese, softened at room temperature
1/4 cup butter, softened at room temperature
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
2 tbsp flour
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup pecans, chopped
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
3 cups miniature marshmallows

Top Layer
1/4 cup butter
2 oz cream cheese, softened at room temperature

1 (1 oz) unsweetened chocolate square
2 tbsp milk
3 cups confectioners sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract

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 13x9 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, working quickly spread out marshmallows so the layer is even. 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 confectioners 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.