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Crispy Chocolate Squares

1 pkg (10½ oz) miniature marshmallows
1 cup peanut butter
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
½ cup butter or margarine
2 cups crisp rice cereal
1 cup salted peanuts

Frosting:

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
¼ cup butter or margarine
¼ cup milk
2 cups confectioners’ sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract


In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the marshmallows, peanut butter, chocolate chips and butter. Cover and microwave on high for 2½ minutes. Stir until well blended (the mixture will be lumpy). Add cereal and peanuts; stir until well coated. Spread into a greased
13x9x2-inch pan.

For the frosting, combine chocolate chips, butter and milk in another microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on high for 1½ sugar and vanilla. With an electric mixer, beat frosting until smooth. Spread over the cereal mixture.

Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm. Cut into squares.