Peanut Butter Crunch Brownies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Brownies
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5 tablespoons salted butter, melted
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3 ounces baking chocolate, melted
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1 cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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3/4 cup all-purpose flour
→ Peanut Butter Crunch Topping
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1 cup creamy peanut butter
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1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
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1 tablespoon butter, melted
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1 cup Rice Krispies cereal
# Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a 9x9-inch glass pan with non-stick cooking spray or line with parchment paper.
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In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer to combine melted butter, melted chocolate, and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla, and mix until combined.
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Add salt, baking powder, and flour to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
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Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and spread peanut butter evenly on top. Allow to cool for 1 hour.
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In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips with butter in 15-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth. Stir in Rice Krispies cereal.
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Spread the chocolate mixture evenly over the peanut butter layer. Transfer the pan to the fridge and let cool completely until set, about 30 minutes.
# Notes:
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Increase Rice Krispies cereal to 1 1/2 cups if you prefer extra crunch.
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To speed up cooling, place the pan in the freezer briefly after spreading peanut butter.