Bars:

1/2 c. butter flavor Crisco
3/4 c. sugar
3/4 c. flour
1 1/2 c. chopped pecans
2 tbsp. cocoa
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/8 tsp. salt

Topping:

3 c. miniature marshmallows
1(6 oz.) pkg. semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 c. creamy peanut butter
1 1/2 c. Rice Krispies

Combine Crisco and sugar; beat in eggs and vanilla. Set aside. Stir together flour, chopped nuts, cocoa, baking powder and salt. Stir in egg mixture. Spread in greased 9 x 13 pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes or until bars test done. Spread marshmallows evenly on top. Bake 3 minutes. Cool.

In small saucepan, combine chocolate chips and peanut butter; stir over low heat until chips are melted. Stir in cereal. Spread on top of cooled bars. Chill. Cut in bars. Refrigerate. Makes 3 to 4 dozen.