CRUST:

1 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla
3 c. mini marshmallows
2/3 c. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. butter, softened
2 eggs

TOPPING:

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

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Combine all crust ingredients (except marshmallows) until crumb mixture forms. Press into ungreased 13"x9" pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes.

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, butter, vanilla and chips, just until chips are melted and mix is smooth, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in cereal and nuts. Immediately spoon topping over marshmallows and spread to cover. Chill. Cut into bars. Makes 36.