peanut butter crunch brownies

Name: Peanut Butter Crunch Brownies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 20
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup(s) butter, melted; 2 cup(s) sugar; 2 teaspoon(s) vanilla; 4 large eggs; 1 cup(s) all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup(s) cocoa powder; 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking powder; 8 large Reese's peanut butter cups (or I've used 24 mini cups), roughly chopped; 1/2 cup(s) salted peanuts, chopped; 1 cup(s) semi-sweet chocolate chips; 1 tablespoon(s) butter; 1 1/2 cup(s) peanut butter; 1 1/2 cup(s) Rice Krispie cereal

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Traci Coleman

Vancouver, WA

Updated on Apr 28, 2023

The chocolate and peanut butter-covered Rice Krispies on top (along with the peanut butter cups) make this brownie recipe rich and amazing! This recipe originated from a blog page, Edesia's Notebook, and I adjusted it from using a brownie mix to making the brownies from scratch.

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Peanut Butter Crunch Brownies cut into squares.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

These peanut butter brownies are not your traditional brownies. Each piece is 3 layers of heaven! They're gooey, creamy, crunchy, rich, and delicious. From the chocolate flavor to the peanuts to the delectable crunchiness... this is Blue Ribbon all the way.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 20 Min

cook time 35 Min

method Bake

yield 20-24 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 cup butter, melted
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
4 large eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
8 large Reese's peanut butter cups (or I've used 24 mini cups), roughly chopped
1/2 cup salted peanuts, chopped
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon butter
1 1/2 cups peanut butter
1 1/2 cups Rice Krispie cereal

How To Make peanut butter crunch brownies

Test Kitchen Tips

We used parchment paper to line the baking dish instead of foil.

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350. Line a 9x13 pan with foil so that a small amount hangs over the edge. Spray with non-stick spray. In a mixer, combine butter, sugar, vanilla, and eggs.

Step 2

Add flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder.
Step 3

Pour into prepared pan.
Step 4

Bake for about 20 - 25 minutes.
Step 5

While brownies are baking, chop peanut butter cups and peanuts.
Step 6

After the brownies have been baked for 20-25 minutes, top them with the chopped peanut butter cups and the chopped peanuts. Return to oven and finish baking for 6 - 10 minutes, until a wooden pick can be inserted and comes out clean.
Step 7

While the brownies are finishing, make the topping. In a microwave-safe bowl, put chocolate chips, butter, and peanut butter and cook until melted (about 45 seconds).
Step 8

Stir well until the mixture is smooth.
Step 9

Add the Rice Krispie cereal and stir to coat evenly.
Step 10

When the brownies are done, remove them from the oven and top them with chocolate-covered Rice Krispie cereal, spreading evenly over the top. Set aside and let cool for about an hour. Then move to the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours.
Step 11

To remove, lift out of the pan by pulling up on the foil. Pull the foil back from the sides of the brownies and cut into bars. Enjoy!
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