These Peanut Butter Cup Crunch Brownies are a decadent treat that combines the rich flavors of chocolate and peanut butter with a satisfying crunch. The base of the brownies is perfectly fudgy, while the addition of chopped peanut butter cups, milk chocolate chips, and a crispy rice cereal layer creates a delightful texture contrast. This recipe is an absolute must-try for any chocolate and peanut butter lover. Whether you’re preparing them for a special occasion or simply indulging in a sweet craving, these brownies are sure to impress. The layers of gooey chocolate and peanut butter, combined with the crispy crunch, create a melt-in-your-mouth experience. Perfect for sharing with family and friends, these brownies are both easy to make and absolutely irresistible. Once you make these, you’ll never want to go back to ordinary brownies!
Ingredients:
1 cup unsalted butter
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups chopped peanut butter cups
1 cup milk chocolate chips
1 cup crispy rice cereal
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
(Serves approximately 12-16 people)
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan. In a saucepan, melt the butter over low heat, then remove from heat and stir in the sugar until well combined. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Fold in the chopped peanut butter cups and chocolate chips. Spread half of the brownie batter into the prepared pan. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the peanut butter, then stir in the crispy rice cereal until coated. Spread the peanut butter cereal mixture over the brownie batter. Carefully spread the remaining brownie batter over the cereal layer. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs. Let the brownies cool completely before cutting them into squares.
Nutritional Insights & Dietary Considerations:
These peanut butter cup crunch brownies are a rich and indulgent dessert, packed with chocolate, peanut butter, and sugar. The brownies provide a good amount of fats from the butter and peanut butter, along with a delightful sweetness from the sugar and chocolate. While they offer a satisfying treat, they should be enjoyed in moderation due to their high sugar and fat content. For those with peanut allergies, this recipe is not suitable, but it could be adapted using other nut or seed butters. The recipe also contains gluten from the all-purpose flour, so those following a gluten-free diet would need to use a gluten-free flour substitute.
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If you enjoyed making and tasting these Peanut Butter Cup Crunch Brownies, we’d love to hear from you! Share your thoughts, tweaks, or any creative variations you made. Your feedback is so appreciated, and sharing your experience helps spread the joy of baking to others. This recipe serves approximately 12-16 people.