PEANUT BUTTER BROWNIE BARS

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A brownie mix base makes this a simple treat that will appeal to adults and children alike. Creamy peanut butter, crunchy nuts and crisp cereal make the bars fun to bite into. -Radelle Knappenberger, Oviedo, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 package fudge brownie mix (13-inch x 9-inch pan size)
12 peanut butter cups, chopped
1/2 cup salted peanuts, chopped
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1-1/4 cups creamy peanut butter
1 tablespoon butter
1-1/2 cups crisp rice cereal
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

Prepare brownie batter according to package directions. Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs. , Sprinkle with peanut butter cups and peanuts. Bake 4-6 minutes longer or until chocolate is melted. Cool on a wire rack. , Meanwhile, in a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter; stir until smooth. Stir in the cereal, vanilla and salt. Carefully spread over brownies. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Fat 17g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 154mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.