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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.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 50 mins
Servings: 24 Servings
Calories: 409 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Brownie Layer:
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2/3 cup unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 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

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a 9x13 baking dish with baking spray.
  2. To a saucepan bring water to a boil.
  3. Turn off the heat, add in the butter and cocoa powder.
  4. Whisk until completely blended.
  5. Pour mixture into a large mixing bowl.
  6. Whisk in the sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until creamy.
  7. Add flour, baking soda, and salt until just combined.
  8. Pour into baking dish and spread evenly.
  9. Bake for 35-40 minutes.
  10. Let cool completely, about 30 minutes on an elevated rack.
  11. Whisk the peanut butter filling: 1 cup peanut butter and one cup powdered sugar, then spread it over the cooled brownies.
  12. 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.
  13. Mix in the Rice Krispies cereal until well coated.
  14. Spoon over the brownies and spread evenly, pressing down gently.
  15. Refrigerate for 1 hour before slicing.

Nutrition Information

Calories 409kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 40g (13%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 30mg (10%) Sodium 198mg (8%) Potassium 321mg (9%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 25g (50%) Vitamin A 420IU (8%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 30mg (3%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24Servings

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.