CRUST:

1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
2/3 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. butter, softened
1 tsp. vanilla
2 egg yolks
3 c. miniature marshmallows

TOPPING:

2/3 c. corn syrup
1/4 c. butter
2 tsp. vanilla
1 (12 oz.) pkg. (2 cups) peanut butter chips
2 c. crisp rice cereal
2 c. salted peanuts

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup, level off. In large bowl combine all crust ingredients except marshmallows on low speed until crumbly. Press firmly in bottom of ungreased 13 x 9 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Immediately sprinkle with marshmallows. Return to oven for 1 to 2 minutes or until marshmallows just begin to puff. Cool while preparing topping.

In large saucepan, heat corn syrup, 1/4 cups butter, 2 teaspoons vanilla and peanut butter 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 and spread to cover. Refrigerate until firm. Cut into bars. 36 bars.