Chocolate Mud Brownie Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Set oven to 350 degrees.
2. 2
   Prepare an 8 x 8-inch foil-lined baking dish, then grease the foil.
3. 3
   In a bowl mix the flour, baking powder, salt, sugar and sifted cocoa powder until combined.
4. 4
   Using a pastry blender or a fork cut in the shortening until crumbled.
5. 5
   Add/stir in egg, 1/2 cup water and vanilla until combined.
6. 6
   Spread the mixture into prepared baking dish.
7. 7
   Bake for about 35 minutes or until the center is set.
8. 8
   Remove from oven then spread with caramel sauce.
9. 9
   Sprinkle with marshmallows and then chopped nuts.
10. 10
    Return to oven and bake for another 6-8 minutes more.
11. 11
    In the microwave melt the mini baking chips with butter until melted and smooth stirring once; drizzle over warm bars.
12. 12
    Cool and cut into small squares.