Easy Holiday Dessert Recipe: The Best Brownie Ever

Posted by Alexandra C. | Tuesday November 29, 2011

I encourage cheating in two areas in life: when playing 'Go Fish!' and when baking (especially during the holidays). Just think: you're running around, decorating, cooking and you're not even finished your shopping and you're also expected to bake an amazing dessert? Do what I do, take the easy way out and cheat a little!

This recipe, for what I think is probably the best brownie ever, cuts corners by allowing you to use a baking mix for your brownie base instead of doing it entirely from scratch. If you are however, keen on giving Martha Stewart a run for her money, why not check out this forum on brownie recipes.

This dessert is a decadent and indulgent treat- perfect for the holiday dinner or party! On top of your brownie base, there is a layer of peanut butter cups and peanuts and then a layer of peanut butter chocolate and rice krispies- ummm... delicious much?

This brownie is a peanut lover's dream and a peanut allergy sufferer's worst nightmare so becareful and happy eating!

What you'll need:

1 batch brownies from mix or scratch
1/2 cup salted peanuts (you can substitute unsalted by adding in a pinch of sea salt)
1 cup chopped peanut butter cups
1 3/4 cup milk chocolate chips
1 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 tablespoon butter1 1/2 cups Rice Krispies Cereal

Directions:

Mix brownies according to directions however, bake them for about 5-10 minutes less than directed. They should be gooey but too liquidy.

Remove and top with peanuts and chopped peanut butter cups, I like to stir mine before hand in a bowl to get a nice mixture of both throughout. Bake for 4-6 minutes more.

While they are in the oven, combine the chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter. Put in microwave to melt (yay, cheating!) for about 30-45 seconds. After removing, mix together to blend. Stir cereal into mixture.

Remove brownies from oven and evenly pour chocolate mixture over top.

I loosely covered my batch in tinfoil and set in fridge. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Tip: Use a square glass pan, I used a round tin pan and had trouble cutting my pieces out.

And there you have it- a fool proof recipe for amazing brownies with as little effort and time as possible!

(Recipe adapted from howsweeteats.com)

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27 Comments

	on January 09, 2013 KatelynRose1984 20,704 said: This looks absolutely delicious, but I'm not a fan of "rich" desserts.. Is this brownie rich tasting?
	on January 09, 2013 LissaG 6,010 said: Update! Made them, and LOVED THEM! Just be careful with what boxed brownie mix you buy, I was making two batches (one for family, one for work) and I ended up burning the bottom of the first batch and didn't realize until they were out of the oven. But I perfected the second batch (just reduced initial baking time in oven) and boy were they a hit! Loved that the top was melt-in-your-mouth but you still got the good chewy brownie on the bottom. VERY rich so I made tiny squares, but they didn't last long. Officially in my recipe book.
	on December 20, 2012 LissaG 6,010 said: ohhhh my, these are being made pronto!
	on January 29, 2012 Kagoory 1,784 said: yum :o!
	on December 23, 2011 Best Cookies In New York said: The theme of your blog is very beautiful and the article is written very well, I will continue to focus on your article.
	on December 07, 2011 courtneycmorgan 510 said: Yum! I will have to try these!
	on December 02, 2011 spoony 10,944 said: that's a really interesting take on brownies... the look good! I might have to make a batch :D
	on December 02, 2011 slaroche 1,432 said: Cant wait to make these, I will post my families opinon. They look delicious!
	on November 30, 2011 takanikki 2,265 said: Mmmmm, looks delish! :P
	on November 30, 2011 PDladybug 2,868 said: Thanks for the detailed pictures and recipe! I get inspired when I see the process and the end result.