Easy Peanut Butter Crunch Brownies

Peanut butter was first introduced as a health food in the early 1900s and became popular as an ingredient in various recipes, including desserts like brownies.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 11.

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Easy Peanut Butter Crunch Brownies

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Baking, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3360

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• ¹⁄₄ cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• ¹⁄₂ cup Brown sugar
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter, melted
• 2 Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Creamy peanut butter
• ¹⁄₂ cup Chocolate chips
• ¹⁄₂ cup Crispy rice cereal

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, mix the melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until well combined.
4. Spread half of the brownie batter into the prepared baking dish.
5. In a small microwave-safe bowl, heat the peanut butter for about 30 seconds until softened. Drop spoonfuls of the softened peanut butter onto the brownie batter in the baking dish. Use a knife to swirl the peanut butter into the batter.
6. Sprinkle the chocolate chips and crispy rice cereal evenly over the peanut butter layer.
7. Pour the remaining brownie batter over the chocolate chip and cereal layer, spreading it evenly.
8. Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
9. Allow the brownies to cool in the baking dish for 30 minutes before cutting into squares.
10. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 280kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 16g25%

Total Carbohydrate 32g11%

Sugars 22g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.