Peanut Butter Crunch Brownies

Fudgy brownies layered with creamy peanut butter and finished with a crispy chocolate Rice Krispies topping. This easy boxed brownie version creates a rich, crunchy dessert with chocolate, peanut butter, and crisp cereal in every bite.

Yield: 9-12 brownies
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Special Equipment: 8x8

Ingredients

• 1 box brownie mix make according to direction

• 1 cup creamy peanut butter

• 2 to 3 tbsp powdered sugar optional

• 1 1/2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips

• 1 tbsp vegetable oil

• 1 1/2 cups Rice Krispies cereal

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare the brownie mix according to the package directions. Pour batter into a parchment lined 8 x 8 or 9 x 9 pan and bake according to the box instructions, about 22 to 28 minutes. Cool completely.

2. Warm the peanut butter about 20 to 30 seconds until softened, stir in powdered sugar if using, and spread evenly over the cooled brownies.

3. Melt chocolate chips and oil in the microwave in short intervals until smooth. Stir in Rice Krispies cereal until fully coated and spread the mixture over the peanut butter layer.

4. Refrigerate about 30 to 45 minutes until the chocolate topping sets, then slice and serve.