Brownie + peanut butter + chocolate + rice cereal = THE BEST THING EVER.
Todays recipe mash-up is proudly brought to you by my insatiable love for brownies, peanut butter and chocolate! This sweet treat is the best of all three.
It begins with a soft, cakey cocoa brownie base, followed by a creamy peanut butter filling and then a crispy chocolate topping made with Rice Bubbles or Rice Krispies.
Three beautiful layers that transform into one mouthwatering dessert. Can I get a holler from any other peanut butter and chocolate lovers out there?
We’ve covered so many peanut butter delights here on Sweetest Menu. From Peanut Butter Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies to Peanut Butter Poke Cakes and Peanut Butter and Jelly Brownies. So I KNOW you love peanut butter and chocolate too.
But peanut butter, chocolate AND brownies? This treat just went next level friends. BUT it is still so easy to throw together.
The brownie is a simple mix and stir recipe. It is made with just cocoa so you can save the real chocolate for that crispy, crunchy topping. Once it has baked and cool, it’s time for the three ingredient peanut butter filling.
Then, finally the crunchy choc top layer which is just two ingredients – chocolate and Rice Krispies. The perfect match. Altogether, this brownie bar is chewy and soft , sweet and salty and completely irresistible. If you love your peanut butter treats, like peanut butter cups, you will LOVE this.
Peanut Butter Chocolate Brownie Crunch Bars
- Prep Time: 180 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 16
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Description
Peanut Butter Chocolate Brownie Crunch Bars with a cocoa brownie base, a creamy peanut butter filling and a crispy chocolate topping made with Rice Bubbles.
Ingredients
Chocolate brownie
- 115 grams unsalted butter, melted
- 200 grams (1 cup) caster sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 egg yolk
- 40 grams (1/2 cup) cocoa powder
- 35 grams (1/4 cup) plain flour
Peanut butter filling
- 115 grams (1/2 cup or 1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 375 grams (1 and 1/2 cups) smooth peanut butter
- 220 grams (1 and 3/4 cups) icing or powdered sugar
Chocolate crunch topping
- 300 grams (2 cups) good quality dark chocolate, pieces
- 40 grams (1 cup) Rice Bubbles or Rice Krispies
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180 C (350 F) standard / 160 C (320 F) fan-forced. Grease and line an 8 inch square baking tin with baking or parchment paper, ensuring two sides overhang.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the melted butter and sugar and gently whisk together. Add the vanilla extract and stir.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, and the egg yolk. Then sift in the cocoa powder and flour. Stir until just combined. Pour the brownie batter in the prepared tin and place in the oven. Bake brownies for approximately 25-30 minutes. Leave to cool completely.
- To make the peanut butter filling, add the butter, peanut butter and icing sugar to a large mixing bowl. Use an electric to combine until smooth (you could use wooden spoon if you prefer). Spread the peanut butter filling on top of your brownie and smooth the top. Pop back into the fridge.
- Melt the chocolate in the microwave until smooth. Quickly stir through the rice cereal, then pour the chocolate mixture on top of the peanut butter filling and spread out as best you can. Place in the fridge for at least 2 hours or until firm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 501
Keywords: Peanut butter, Chocolate, Bars, Brownies, Dessert
looks amazing AND there’s a jump to recipe button?? incredible. honestly, I appreciate this so much.
Aw hope you enjoy them Lily!
These look amazing. Any idea how long they would be good for? Would love to make them a few days in advance but want to make sure they still taste 10/10.
Hi Ashley! These bars keep quite well for a few days ☺️ Just store them in the fridge in an airtight container.
Amazing!
★★★★★
Do you think it would work if I substituted the Rice Krispies with peanuts? Thanks!
Absolutely Candace! That would be delicious!
Holler! Your peanut butter & chocolate recipes are always excellent!
Aw thanks so much!
I love everything about these bars!
Thanks Joanne!
My husband is a big fan of rice crispies but I don’t really care for it much. But this combination is genuis. chocolate and peanut butter for me and rice crispies for him. Win Win!
Jenny, you will both love this! And after you have that crunchy chocolate topping, I think you might even come round to rice krispies!