Brownie Goody Bars
Ingredients
- 1 box 1 lb 3.8 oz Betty Crocker fudge brownie mix
- Water vegetable oil and eggs called for on brownie mix box
- 1 container 1 lb Betty Crocker Rich & Creamy or Whipped vanilla frosting
- ¾ cup salted peanuts coarsely chopped
- 3 cups crisp rice cereal
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 bag 12 oz semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups)
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- Grease bottom only of 13 x 9-inch pan with shortening or cooking spray.
- Make and bake brownie mix as directed on box for 13 x 9-inch pan.
- Cool completely, about 1 hour.
- Spread brownies with frosting.
- Sprinkle with peanuts; refrigerate while making cereal mixture.
- Place cereal in large bowl; set aside.
- In 1-quart saucepan, melt peanut butter and chocolate chips over low heat, stirring constantly.
- Pour over cereal in bowl, stirring until evenly coated.
- Spread over frosted brownies.
- Cool completely before cutting, about 1 hour.
- Cut into 5 rows by 4 rows.
- Store tightly covered at room temperature.
Notes & Wine Advice
Instead of peanuts, try using chopped walnuts or pecans. Or try drizzling caramel topping over the top of the bars for an even sweeter treat!
Nutrition values
Serving: 1 brownie | Calories: 490 kcal | Carbohydrates: 55 g | Protein: 7 g | Fat: 24 g | Saturated Fat: 8 g | Sodium: 240 mg