BASE:

1 pkg. yellow cake mix
1 egg
1/2 c. butter, softened
3 c. miniature marshmallows

TOPPING:

2/3 c. corn syrup
2 tsp. vanilla
2 c. Rice Krispies
2 c. salted peanuts
1/4 c. butter
2 c. peanut butter chips (12 oz. pkg.)

Heat oven to 350 degrees. In large mixing bowl combine cake mix, butter, and egg at low speed until crumbly. Press mixture into bottom of ungreased 9x13 pan.

Bake at 350 degrees for 12-18 minutes, or until light golden brown. Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle with marshmallows. Return to oven to 1 to 2 minutes or until marshmallows just begin to puff. Remove from oven and set aside.

In large saucepan, heat corn syrup, butter, vanilla and chips just until chips are melted and mixture is smooth, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in cereal and nuts. Immediately spoon warm topping over marshmallows; spread to cover. Chill; cut into bars. Store covered. Yield: 36 bars.