White Russian Cereal Cocktail Bars

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon instant espresso coffee powder or granules
• 2 tablespoons coffee-flavored liqueur
• 3 cups miniature marshmallows
• 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
• 6 cups Cocoa Puffs cereal
• Vanilla Vodka Frosting:
• 3/4 cup white vanilla baking chips
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/3 cup butter, softened
• 2 tablespoons vanilla-flavored vodka
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• Chocolate shavings or unsweetened baking cocoa, if desired

Steps

1. Grease 9-inch square pan with shortening or cooking spray.
2. In large microwavable bowl, microwave 3 tablespoons butter uncovered on High until melted. Stir in espresso powder and coffee liqueur until well combined.
3. Add marshmallows to butter mixture. Microwave uncovered on High 45 to 60 seconds or until marshmallows are melted. Stir in chocolate chips until chocolate is melted and marshmallows are smooth. Stir in cereal until well combined. Press mixture in pan. Refrigerate about 1 hour or until set.
4. In 2-quart microwavable bowl, microwave vanilla baking chips uncovered on High about 60 seconds or until chips can be stirred melted and smooth. Add powdered sugar, 1/3 cup softened butter, the vodka and salt; beat with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth.
5. Spread frosting over cereal bar base. Sprinkle with chocolate shavings. Store covered in refrigerator.