Description
Deliciously rich brownies with a crunchy peanut butter topping, perfect for chocolate lovers.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup crushed rice cereal
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
- Add melted butter and peanut butter, stirring until well combined.
- Incorporate eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Gradually add flour and salt, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and crushed rice cereal.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before cutting into squares and serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate cocoa powder.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- These brownies can be frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Brownies, brownies, dessert, chocolate, peanut butter