ROCKY ROAD FUDGE BARS

BASE:
½ cup butter
1 oz square unsweetened chocolate
1 cup flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 large eggs
¾ cup chopped nuts

FILLING:
6 oz cream cheese, softened
¼ cup butter
½ cup granulated sugar
2 Tbs flour
½ tsp vanilla extract
1 large egg
¼ cup chopped nuts
6 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 cups mini-marshmallows

FROSTING:
¼ cup butter
2 Tbs milk
1 oz square unsweetened chocolate
2 ounces cream cheese
3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
1 tsp vanilla extract

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour 13×9″ pan.

2. Make the Base: In large saucepan over low heat, melt buttter and chocolate, stirring constantly until well blended. Add flour and stir, and then add remaining base ingredients. Mix well. Spread into prepared pan.

3. Make the Filling: In small bowl, combine all filling ingredients excepts nuts and chocolate chips. Beat 1 minute at medium speed until smooth and fluffy; stir in nuts. Spread over base, and sprinkle evenly with chocolate chips.

4. Bake 25-30 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle marshmallows on top. Return to the oven and bake an additional 2 minutes.

5. Make the Frosting: In large saucepan over low heat, combine butter, milk, chocolate and cream cheese, stirring until blended. Remove from heat; stir in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth. Pour over marshmallows and lightly swirl to marble with a knife.

6. Refrigerate until firm. Cut into bars.