1/2 c. butter
3/4 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
3/4 c. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking powder
2 tbsp. cocoa
1/2 c. nuts, chopped

Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla. Add sifted dry ingredients and nuts. Bake in a lightly buttered 9"x13" pan in 350 degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes. Immediately sprinkle generously with miniature marshmallows and return to oven for 2 to 3 minutes to soften, then cool.

Melt 1 (6 oz.) package chocolate chips with 1 cup peanut butter. Add 2 cups Rice Krispies. Spread on top of baked bars. Refrigerate a while and then cut into bars.