Peanut Butter Krispie Brownies
There’s something truly magical about the combination of chocolate and peanut butter. It’s an iconic duo that has a special place in the hearts of dessert lovers everywhere. Today, we are diving into a recipe that takes this beloved pairing to a whole new level: Peanut Butter Krispie Brownies. These treats are not your average…
Servings: 18 servings
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 18-ozpackage brownie mix, ,plus ingredients to make cake like brownies
- 1 7-ozjar marshmallow creme
- 1 cupcreamy peanut butter
- 1 12-ozpackage semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 4 cupsRice Krispie cereal
Instructions
Instructions
- Line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving a few inches of overhang on two opposite sides for lifting the baked brownies out later.
- Prepare the brownie batter according to the package directions for cake-like brownies. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake according to package directions.
- Remove brownies from the oven and let them cool completely in the pan before proceeding.
- When brownies are completely cool, spread the entire 7-oz jar of marshmallow creme evenly over the top.
- In a medium saucepan set over low heat, combine the 1 cup creamy peanut butter and the 12-oz package of semi-sweet chocolate chips. Stir continuously until the mixture is fully melted and smooth.
- Remove the pan from the heat and gently fold in the 4 cups Rice Krispie cereal until the cereal is evenly coated.
- Immediately spread the peanut butter–chocolate–Rice Krispie mixture evenly over the marshmallow layer, using a spatula and pressing gently so the cereal layer adheres without tearing the marshmallow.
- Cover the pan and chill until the top layer is set and firm, about 1 hour.
- Use the parchment overhang to lift the slab from the pan, then cut into squares.
Equipment
- 9×13-inch Cake Pan
- Parchment Paper
Notes
I used boxed brownie mix for this recipe. You can substitute your favorite scratch brownie recipe.Here is our favorite recipe for homemade brownies:https://www.plainchicken.com/bisquick-brownies/You will need to double our homemade recipe and bake in a 9×13-inch pan.I leave out the walnuts or pecans when I use this homemade brownie recipe in this dessert.
Here is our favorite recipe for homemade brownies:https://www.plainchicken.com/bisquick-brownies/
You will need to double our homemade recipe and bake in a 9×13-inch pan.
I leave out the walnuts or pecans when I use this homemade brownie recipe in this dessert.
I use Jif smooth peanut butter. You can use any brand of peanut butter that you enjoy. Smooth or crunchy works just fine.
I used semi-sweet chocolate chips. Milk chocolate or dark chocolate chips would also work great.
I melted the peanut butter and chocolate on the stovetop, but you can also melt them in the microwave.
How do I know if my brownies are done? Bake the brownies until a toothpick inserted into the center of the brownies comes out clean or with only crumbs, no batter on it.
My biggest tip for making these brownies is to line your pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil before baking the brownies.You want the parchment paper to hang over the edges a bit. This will help you when you go to get the brownies out of the pan. I run a knife around the sides of the pan before lifting them out of the pan.
You want the parchment paper to hang over the edges a bit. This will help you when you go to get the brownies out of the pan. I run a knife around the sides of the pan before lifting them out of the pan.
You can cut the recipe in half and make the recipe in an 8-inch or 9-inch square pan.
How to store brownies? Store the brownies in an airtight container on the countertop.
How long do brownies keep? The brownies will keep for 3 to 4 days in an air-tight container.
Here is our favorite recipe for homemade brownies:https://www.plainchicken.com/bisquick-brownies/
You will need to double our homemade recipe and bake in a 9×13-inch pan.
I leave out the walnuts or pecans when I use this homemade brownie recipe in this dessert.
I use Jif smooth peanut butter. You can use any brand of peanut butter that you enjoy. Smooth or crunchy works just fine.
I used semi-sweet chocolate chips. Milk chocolate or dark chocolate chips would also work great.
I melted the peanut butter and chocolate on the stovetop, but you can also melt them in the microwave.
How do I know if my brownies are done? Bake the brownies until a toothpick inserted into the center of the brownies comes out clean or with only crumbs, no batter on it.
My biggest tip for making these brownies is to line your pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil before baking the brownies.You want the parchment paper to hang over the edges a bit. This will help you when you go to get the brownies out of the pan. I run a knife around the sides of the pan before lifting them out of the pan.
You want the parchment paper to hang over the edges a bit. This will help you when you go to get the brownies out of the pan. I run a knife around the sides of the pan before lifting them out of the pan.
You can cut the recipe in half and make the recipe in an 8-inch or 9-inch square pan.
How to store brownies? Store the brownies in an airtight container on the countertop.
How long do brownies keep? The brownies will keep for 3 to 4 days in an air-tight container.