BROWNIE BATTER-PEANUT BUTTER CHEX™ BARS

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Fudgy brownies sandwiched between two layers of crunchy peanut butter Chex™ bars take these indulgent treats to the next level.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 box (1 lb 6.25 oz) Betty Crocker™ Supreme original brownie mix
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup water
2 eggs
1/4 cup chocolate-flavor syrup
3/4 cup butter
1 bag (16 oz) mini marshmallows (8 cups)
3/4 cup crunchy or creamy peanut butter
10 cups Rice Chex™ cereal
2 tablespoons semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, mix brownie mix, chocolate syrup pouch from brownie mix, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, the water and eggs until blended. Spread evenly in pan.
  • Bake 26 to 28 minutes or until toothpick inserted 2 inches from side of pan comes out almost clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • Using fork, break apart brownies into small pieces. Place brownies in large bowl. Stir in chocolate syrup until brownies are moistened. Set aside.
  • Spray another 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • In 6-quart Dutch oven, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add marshmallows; stir until completely melted and mixture is well blended, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in peanut butter until melted. Add cereal; mix well. Using a spatula sprayed with cooking spray, press half of cereal mixture evenly in bottom of pan.
  • Top cereal layer with reserved brownie mixture; press to make a lightly packed brownie layer. Spoon remaining cereal mixture over top, and spread to cover brownie layer, pressing firmly for an even top. Cool 15 minutes.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips and 1/2 teaspoon oil uncovered on High 30 to 60 seconds. Stir until smooth. Drizzle over bars. Refrigerate about 40 minutes or until chocolate is set. Cut into 6 rows by 4 rows.

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