Peanut Butter Brownie Bars

Prep: 20 min.
Bake: 25 min. + chilling
Yield: 36 Servings


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:

1. 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.

2. Sprinkle with peanut butter cups and peanuts. Bake 4-6 minutes longer or until chocolate is melted. Cool on a wire rack.

3. 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.

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