TRIPLE-TIER BROWNIES

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With a creamy frosting and crunchy topping, these rich three-layer brownie bars are a decadent treat. "They're a cinch to assemble, but irresistible," Annmarie Savage attests from Skowhegan, Maine. "Whenever I make them for someone new, they always want the recipe."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 package fudge brownie mix (13-inch x 9-inch pan size)
1 package (11-1/2 ounces) milk chocolate chips
1 cup peanut butter
3 cups crisp rice cereal
1 can (16 ounces) cream cheese frosting
1 cup salted peanuts, chopped

Steps:

Prepare and bake brownie mix according to package directions, using a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Cool on a wire rack. , In a large saucepan, combine chocolate chips and peanut butter. Cook over low heat for 4-5 minutes or until blended, stirring occasionally. Stir in cereal; set aside. , Spread frosting over brownies. Sprinkle with peanuts. Spread with peanut butter mixture. Chill for 30 minutes or until set before cutting. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 98mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.