Chocolate Crunch Brownies Recipe
Description: These Chocolate Crunch Brownies, discovered in Country Women magazine, are a delightful treat that will have everyone at your next church picnic raving! With a delightful combination of flavors and textures, these bar cookies are sure to be a hit, whether you’re serving them for dessert, as a snack, or to satisfy your sweet tooth cravings.
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Servings: 36 (Yields 3 dozen)
Ingredients:
- 1 cup butter
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup cocoa
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 jar marshmallow creme
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 3 cups crisp rice cereal
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 224.5
- Fat: 12.2g
- Saturated Fat: 5.8g
- Cholesterol: 37.1mg
- Sodium: 132.9mg
- Carbohydrates: 27.9g
- Fiber: 1.2g
- Sugar: 19.9g
- Protein: 3.6g
Instructions:
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated.
- Stir in the cocoa, flour, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined, ensuring there are no lumps in the batter.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 13-inch x 9-inch x 2-inch baking pan.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan, using a spatula to smooth the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the brownies are set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
- Once cooled, spread the marshmallow creme evenly over the top of the brownies.
- In a small saucepan, melt the peanut butter and chocolate chips over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth and well combined.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the crisp rice cereal until it is evenly coated in the chocolate-peanut butter mixture.
- Spread the chocolate-crunch mixture over the layer of marshmallow creme, using a spatula to smooth it out.
- Place the pan in the refrigerator and chill the brownies for at least 30 minutes before cutting into squares.
- Once chilled, use a sharp knife to cut the brownies into squares or rectangles.
- Serve and enjoy these irresistible Chocolate Crunch Brownies!
These brownies are perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a gathering, bringing treats to a potluck, or simply craving something sweet. With their rich chocolate flavor, gooey marshmallow layer, and crispy chocolate-peanut butter topping, they’re sure to become a favorite among friends and family alike. So, whip up a batch today and indulge in the deliciousness! 🍫🥜
