Brownie Goody Bars

Total time 2 hours 54 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1 box 1 lb 3.8 oz Betty Crocker fudge brownie mix
  • Water vegetable oil and eggs called for on brownie mix box
  • 1 container 1 lb Betty Crocker Rich & Creamy or Whipped vanilla frosting
  • ¾ cup salted peanuts coarsely chopped
  • 3 cups crisp rice cereal
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 bag 12 oz semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups)

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Grease bottom only of 13 x 9-inch pan with shortening or cooking spray.
  • Make and bake brownie mix as directed on box for 13 x 9-inch pan.
  • Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • Spread brownies with frosting.
  • Sprinkle with peanuts; refrigerate while making cereal mixture.
  • Place cereal in large bowl; set aside.
  • In 1-quart saucepan, melt peanut butter and chocolate chips over low heat, stirring constantly.
  • Pour over cereal in bowl, stirring until evenly coated.
  • Spread over frosted brownies.
  • Cool completely before cutting, about 1 hour.
  • Cut into 5 rows by 4 rows.
  • Store tightly covered at room temperature.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Instead of peanuts, try using chopped walnuts or pecans. Or try drizzling caramel topping over the top of the bars for an even sweeter treat!

Nutritional Information

Serving: 1 brownie | Calories: 490 kcal | Carbohydrates: 55 g | Protein: 7 g | Fat: 24 g
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Course Chocolate / Cupcakes-Brownies