Rocky Road Fudge Bars

Source: Mmmmm Cookies by Pillsbury Classics #56

Makes 36 servings.

Preparation time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

Preparation

BASE:

1/2 cup margarine or butter

1 ounce unsweetened chocolate

1 cup all-purpose or unbleached flour

1 cup sugar

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon vanilla

2 eggs

3/4 cup chopped nuts

FILLING:

6 ounces cream cheese

1/4 cup margarine or butter

1/4 cup sugar

2 tablespoons flour

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

1 egg

1/4 cup chopped nuts

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

1. Heat oven to 350 F degrees. Grease and flour 13x9-inch pan. Leave cream cheese and filling butter room temperature to soften.

2. In large saucepan over low heat, melt 1/2 cup butter and 1 ounce chocolate. stirring constantly until well blended.

3. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. Add 1 cup flour and remaining base ingredients to butter mixture; mix well. Spread in prepared pan.

4. In small bowl, combine all filling ingredients except 1/4 cup nuts and chocolate chips. Beat 1 minute at medium speed until smooth and fluffy; stir in nuts. Spread over chocolate mixture; sprinkle evenly with chocolate chips.

5. Bake at 350 F degrees for 25 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

6. Immediately sprinkle marshmallows over top. Return to oven and bake an additional 2 minutes.

7. In large saucepan oven low heat, combine 1/4 cup butter, milk, 1 ounce chocolate and reserved 2 ounces cream cheese, stirring until well blended. Remove from heat; stir in powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla until smooth. Immediately pour frosting over marshmallows and lightly swirl to marble with knife.

8. Refrigerate until firm; cut into bars.

NOTES : No need to keep refrigerated after cutting.

Makes 36 bars.