Rocky Road Bars

Recipe from Nestle. Makes 2 1/2 dozen bars.



2 cups (12 oz package) Nestle Toll House semi-sweet chocolate morsels, divided
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup granulated sugar
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter or margarine, softened
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped walnuts

Preheat oven to 375. Grease 13 x 9-inch baking pan.

Microwave 1 cup morsels in medium, uncovered, microwave safe bowl on high power for 1 minute. Stir. Morsels may retain some of their original shape. If necessary, microwave at additional 10 to 15-second intervals, stirring just until morsels are melted. Cool to room temperature. Combine flour and baking powder in small bowl.

Beat sugar, butter and vanilla in large mixer bowl until crumbly. Beat in eggs. Add melted chocolate; beat until smooth. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Spread batter into prepared baking pan.

Bake for 16-20 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out slightly sticky. Remove from oven; sprinkle immediately with marshmallows, nuts, and remaining morsels. Return to oven for 2 minutes or just until marshmallows begin to melt. Cool in pan on wire rack for 20-30 minutes. Cut into bars with wet knife. Serve warm.