Rocky Road Fudge Bars

Preheat oven to 350 degrees - grease and flour a 13" x 9" pan.

Base:  In a large saucepan over low heat melt:  1/2 cup margarine and 1 square (1 oz.) unsweetened chocolate, stirring until well blended.

In a small bowl combine:

1 cup flour

1 cup sugar

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp vanilla

2 eggs

melted chocolate

3/4 cup chopped nuts

Mix well and spread in pan.  Set aside.

FILLING:  In a small mixing bowl combine the following ingredients:

6 oz. cream cheese (other 2 oz. to be used for frosting.)

1/4 cup margarine

1/2 cup sugar

2 T flour

1/2 tsp vanilla

1 egg

Beat 1 minute at medium speed until smooth and fluffy.  Stir in 1/4 cup chopped nuts.  Spread evenly over chocolate mixture (base).  Sprinkle 1 cup chocolate chips on top.  Bake at 350  degrees for 25 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.  Top with 2 cups miniature marshmallows and put back into oven for 2 minutes.  Frost as soon as they come out.

FROSTING:  In saucepan melt together:

1/4 Cup margarine

1 sq chocolate

1/4 Cup milk

reserved 2oz. cream cheese

Add to 3 Cups powdered sugar and 1 tsp. vanilla, beat until well blended.  Spread over marshmallows and stir to marble.

Aunt Bonnie