Peanut Butter Brownie Bars Recipe

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A brownie mix base makes this a simple treat that will appeal to adults and children alike. Creamy peanut butter, crunchy nuts and crisp cereal make the bars fun to bite into.

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Peanut Butter Brownie Bars Recipe
  • Prep: 20 min. Bake: 25 min. + chilling
  • Yield: 36 Servings
20 25 45

Ingredients

  • 1 package fudge brownie mix (13-inch x 9-inch pan size)
  • 12 peanut butter cups, chopped
  • 1/2 cup salted peanuts, chopped
  • 2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1-1/4 cups creamy peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1-1/2 cups crisp rice cereal
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

Directions

  • Prepare brownie batter according to package directions. Spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs.
  • Sprinkle with peanut butter cups and peanuts. Bake 4-6 minutes longer or until chocolate is melted. Cool on a wire rack.
  • Meanwhile, in a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter; stir until smooth. Stir in the cereal, vanilla and salt. Carefully spread over brownies. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting. Yield: 3 dozen.

Originally published as Peanut Butter Brownie Bars in Country Woman August/September 2007, p29

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Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2010 by Paula1955

I made these for a birthday at work and everyone loved them and asked for the recipe! I followed the recipe to a T except for the peanut butter cups and peanuts. When I added those items it looked a little weak so I used almost 2X as much as the recipe called for; Perfection!

Paula


Reviewed on Jun. 18, 2010 by pandapatti

everyone who tried the bars just raved about them, the only concern I had was cutting them when cold, the top came off and the brownie was hard, just let them set and warm up and enjoy


Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2010 by NurseJeanmarie

This bar is heavenly! My friend brought them to share at work and we all enjoyed them.

 
 
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