Crispy Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownie Bars
Crispy Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownie Bars are made with a layer of fudgy brownies, a peanut butter center, and a crunchy rice Krispies topping.
Ingredients
Brownie Layer:
- 1/2 cup water
- 2/3 cup butter unsalted
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Peanut Butter Filling:
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Rice Krispies Layer:
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 3 cups Rice Krispies cereal
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a 9x13 baking dish with baking spray.
- To a saucepan bring water to a boil.
- Turn off the heat, add in the butter and cocoa powder.
- Whisk until completely blended.
- Pour mixture into a large mixing bowl.
- Whisk in the sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until creamy.
- Add flour, baking soda, and salt until just combined.
- Pour into baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes.
- Let cool completely, about 30 minutes on an elevated rack.
- Whisk the peanut butter filling: 1 cup peanut butter and one cup powdered sugar, then spread it over the cooled brownies.
- Add the peanut butter and chocolate chips in a large bowl to your microwave on 50% power in 30-second increments until melted, then stir until smooth.
- Mix in the Rice Krispies cereal until well coated.
- Spoon over the brownies and spread evenly, pressing down gently.
- Refrigerate for 1 hour before slicing.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 409
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 409kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 198mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 321mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 420IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.