1 c. miniature marshmallows
1 c. peanut butter chips
1 tbsp. shortening
1 1/2 c. crisp rice cereal (Rice Krispies)

Prepare recipe for brownies, omitting nuts. Bake for 25 minutes. Remove from oven. Evenly sprinkle marshmallows over brownies. Return to oven, bake 5 additional minutes. Remove from oven. Cool in pan.

Combine peanut butter chips and shortening in top of double boiler over hot (not boiling) water. Stir until melted. Add rice cereal, stir until thoroughly coated. Spread over top of marshmallows. Cool until set. Cut into squares.