Chocolate-Marshmallow Chews

“Salted Peanut Chews” are a Pillsbury Bake-Off recipe from I think one of the contests in the 1970’s; that recipe uses a yellow cake mix crust and a topping of peanut butter chips and salted peanuts … I was going to make them to take to a friend’s Longaberger party but at the last minute realized that I didn’t have any peanut butter chips. I did have chocolate chips and a box of chocolate cake mix, so I decided to try to chocolate version … they were a hit.


Chocolate-Marshmallow Chews


Crust:
1 pkg. chocolate cake mix
1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 egg
3 cups mini marshmallows

Topping:
2/3 cup corn syrup
¼ cup butter or margarine
2 tsp. vanilla
1 12-z. pkg. (2 cups) chocolae chips
4 cups Rice Krispies-type cereal

For crust, combine cake mix, butter, and egg until crumbly; press into bottom of ungreased 9x13 pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-18 minutes or until firm at edges (crust will b puffed and slightly soft in center). Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle with mini marshmallows; return to oven and bake an additional 1-2 minutes or until marshmallows begin to puff. Cool.

For topping, in a large saucement combine corn syrup, butter or margarine, vanilla, and chocolate chips; heat just until chips are melted and mixture is smooth, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in cereal. Immediately spoon mixture over marshmallow-topped crust, spreading to cover. Refrigerate until firm before cutting into bars.