Triple-Tier Brownies

Name: Triple-Tier Brownies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: about 5 dozen.
Ingredients: 1 package fudge brownie mix (13-inch x 9-inch pan size); 1 package (11-1/2 ounces) milk chocolate chips; 1 cup peanut butter; 3 cups crisp rice cereal; 1 can (16 ounces) cream cheese frosting; 1 cup salted peanuts, chopped

With a creamy frosting and crunchy topping, these rich three-layer brownie bars are a decadent treat. “They're a cinch to assemble, but irresistible,” Annmarie Savage attests from Skowhegan, Maine. “Whenever I make them for someone new, they always want the recipe.”

Ingredients

1 package fudge brownie mix (13-inch x 9-inch pan size)
1 package (11-1/2 ounces) milk chocolate chips
1 cup peanut butter
3 cups crisp rice cereal
1 can (16 ounces) cream cheese frosting
1 cup salted peanuts, chopped

Directions

Prepare and bake brownie mix according to package directions, using a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Cool on a wire rack.
In a large saucepan, combine chocolate chips and peanut butter. Cook over low heat for 4-5 minutes or until blended, stirring occasionally. Stir in cereal; set aside.
Spread frosting over brownies. Sprinkle with peanuts. Spread with peanut butter mixture. Chill for 30 minutes or until set before cutting. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 155 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 98mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

Originally published as Ultimate Fudge Brownies in Quick Cooking September/October 2005

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bunny99

Mar 14, 2016

These were quick and simple to make and were a fun change from regular ol' brownies.
cookieface

Sep 7, 2013

This recipe is a favorite in our circle of friends. It is requested often.
psutfinsmith

Apr 7, 2013

These brownies are really good! I will make these again.
cherron72

Apr 5, 2012

To die for!! Making it this weekend for Easter dinner.
lovemusic

Dec 12, 2011

this is a great recipe! although I did make a couple changes, we don't often have cream cheese frosting on hand, so I took 1 (8oz.) cream cheese stirred until smooth and than added some powdered sugar and 1 container cool whip. I didn't add nuts either. These were great! definetly would make again!!
jablo1rm

Oct 13, 2011

my husband and everyone at work loved these!!! very good !!! will definetly make again !!
mariwhits

May 10, 2011

i was surprised how easy this was to make and it is so good
afirefighterlovesme

Apr 27, 2011

We love these Bars, only my recipe calls for Marshmellows in place of the cream cheese icing! (makes it not as rich) When brownies are almost done baking, spread an even layer of marshmellows on, let them melt, then put top layer on. (I do not use the nuts either)
BarbieVA

Oct 17, 2010

Will make again, with a bit of a change: Half the amount of the frosting and topping. My husband has the biggest sweet tooth in the world! But even he said they were very good, but a little heavy. It was his suggestion to make again, but lighten the amount of toppings.
sgarlata

Oct 15, 2009

made a big hit at my daughter's birthday party