Shelly's Recipe

MARSHMALLOW CHOCOLATE CREAM CHEESE BARS

Category: Bars

Bottom
4 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
1 egg, at room temperature
8 tbsp butter, melted, cooled
1 box (18.25 oz) chocolate devils food cake mix

1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Topping
1 (8 oz) pkg cream cheese, at room temperature
2 eggs, at room temperature
2 cups powdered sugar
1 heaping tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder

3 cups mini-marshmallows

Preheat oven to 350. Line a 13x9 inch baking pan with foil. For the Bottom: Cream 4 oz of cream cheese, 1 egg and butter together on low speed until combined, about 1 minute.

Blend in cake mix by hand until combined. It will be very thick, but pliable like a soft dough. Using a spatula, press evenly into the bottom of the foiled pan. Evenly sprinkle on chocolate chips and press lightly into the batter with a spatula, do not bury them.

For the Topping: Sprinkle mini-marshmallows evenly across bottom layer. Place cream cheese, 2 eggs, powdered sugar, and unsweetened cocoa powder in a small bowl.

Begin mixing on low speed until sugar and cocoa are incorporated. Increase to medium speed and beat until smooth, at least 3 minutes or longer if need be. Spread evenly over mini-marshmallows. Bake at 350 for 45 minutes. Cool completely. Carefully remove from pan, peel off foil, and cut into squares to serve.