Decidedly Decadent Chocolate Cheese Layered Bars

Don't be put off by the long list of ingredients and directions...one thing at a time. well-worth the effort, you'll reap garlands of praise for this one. hint: buy one 8-oz pkg cream cheese and divide as needed. yoo-hoo: cooking time does not include cooling and chilling time--plan accordingly. :-)

Steps

Preheat oven to 350.

Set out a 13x9 pan.

Bottom layer: cream butter & sugar.

Add eggs , chocolate & vanilla--beat until smooth.

In another bowl , combine flour and b.

Powder.

Stir into butter-sugar mixture , fold in nuts.

Pour into 13x9 pan.

Set aside.

Cheese layer: in a mixing bowl , cream the cream cheese & butter.

Beat in the sugar , egg , flour & vanilla , mixing well.

Fold in pecans.

Spread this mixture over the bottom layer.

Sprinkle with chocolate chips.

Pop into oven for 20-25 minutes.

Sprinkle on the marshmallows , bake for 2 more minutes , then spread marshmallows.

Cool on a wire rack.

Topping: in a saucepan , combine butter , cream cheese , chocolate and milk.

Cook over low heat until smooth.

Transfer to a mixing bowl.

Add powdered sugar and vanilla--beat until smooth.

Spread over cooled bars.

Store in fridge.

Ingredients

butter, sugar, eggs, unsweetened chocolate, vanilla, flour, baking powder, pecans, cream cheese, egg, chocolate chips, miniature marshmallows, milk, powdered sugar