Rocky Road Fudge Bars

BAR:
1 stick margarine
3 Tbsp baking cocoa
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup flour
1 tsp baking powder
¾ cup chopped nuts

FILLING:
6 oz cream cheese, softened
½ stick margarine, softened
1 egg
½ tsp vanilla
½ cup sugar
1 Tbsp flour
2 cups miniature marshmallows


FROSTING:
½ stick margarine
3 Tbsp baking cocoa
2 oz cream cheese
¼ cup milk
1 lb powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla

Preheat oven to 350˚. Grease and flour 9 x 13 pan. In large saucepan over low heat, melt margarine with cocoa. Add remaining bar ingredients. Mix well and spread into prepared pan.

In small bowl, combine all filling ingredients. Blend until smooth and fluffy. Spread over bar mixture. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Sprinkle marshmallows on top and bake 2 minutes longer.

In large saucepan over low heat, melt margarine, cocoa, cream cheese, and milk. Stir in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth. Immediately pour over marshmallows and swirl together.

Kathee Jefferson