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Peanut Butter Brownie Bars

Name: Peanut Butter Brownie Bars
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 3 dozen.
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 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

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Prep: 20 min. Bake: 25 min. + chilling

Makes

3 dozen

Updated: Sep. 22, 2022

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. —Radelle Knappenberger, Oviedo, Florida

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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 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 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in 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.

Nutrition Facts

1 bar: 252 calories, 17g fat (4g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 154mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.

Peanut Butter Brownie Bars

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