BROWNIES:

1 c. butter
4 sqs. (1 oz. each) unsweetened chocolate
2 c. granulated sugar
1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
4 eggs
2 tsp.vanilla
1/2 c. chopped salted peanuts

FROSTING:

1/4 c. butter
1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1 sq. (1 oz.) unsweetened chocolate
1/4 c. milk
2 3/4 c. powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. miniature marshmallows
1 c. salted peanuts

Heat oven to 350 degrees. For brownies, in 3 quart saucepan combine 1 cup butter and 4 squares chocolate. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until melted, 5 to 7 minutes.

Stir in granulated sugar, flour, eggs and 2 teaspoons vanilla until well mixed. Stir in 1/2 cup chopped peanuts. Spread into greased 13 x 9-inch baking pan Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until brownies start to pull away from side.

For frosting, in 2 quart saucepan combine 1/4 cup butter, cream cheese, 1 square chocolate and milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until melted, 6 to 8 minutes.

Remove from heat, stir in powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla until moist. Stir in marshmallows and 1 cup peanuts. Immediately spread over hot brownies. Cool completely; cut into bars. Store refrigerated. Makes 4 dozen bars.