Rocky Road Bars

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For the first layer:

1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter

1 ounce unsweetened chocolate

1 cup sugar

2 eggs, at room temperature

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 to 1 cup coarsely chopped toasted walnuts, pecans, or peanuts

1 teaspoon baking powder

For the second layer:

6 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature

1/2 cup sugar

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature

1 egg, at room temperature

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 cup toated walnuts, pecans, or peanuts, coarsely chopped

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

For the frosting:

1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter

1 ounce unsweetened chocolate

2 ounces cream cheese

1/4 cup whole milk

1 cup confectioners' sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract