Brownie Bars
Indulgent brownie bars layered with creamy vanilla frosting, crunchy peanuts, and crispy rice cereal, perfect for satisfying sweet cravings and ideal for sharing at gatherings.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 13 x 9-inch pan or spray with cooking spray.
- In a bowl, stir together the brownie mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs until blended.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.
- Bake for 28 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and cool for about 1 hour.
- Frost the cooled brownies with the vanilla frosting.
- Sprinkle the coarsely chopped salted peanuts over the frosting.
- Meanwhile, make the cereal mixture by combining the crisp rice cereal, peanut butter, and semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- Refrigerate the frosted brownies while preparing the cereal mixture.
- Spread the cereal mixture evenly over the peanut-topped frosting before serving.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
550
kcal
28% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).