Chocolate & Peanut Butter Crispy Bars

Total Time
Prep: 15 min. + chilling Bake: 25 min. + cooling

Updated on Nov. 12, 2023

To make a dairy-free dessert, I created chocolate peanutty bars. My kids and their friends gobble them up. I've written about it on my blog, joyfulscribblings.com. —Dawn Pasco, Overland Park, Kansas

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    Chocolate & Peanut Butter Crispy Bars

    Prep Time 15 min
    Cook Time 25 min
    Yield 2 dozen

    Ingredients

    • 1 package fudge brownie mix (13x9-inch pan size)
    • 1-1/2 cups chunky peanut butter
    • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
    • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
    • 3 cups Rice Krispies

    Directions

    1. Line a 13x9-in. baking pan with parchment, letting ends extend up sides. Prepare and bake brownie mix according to package directions, using prepared pan. Cool in pan on a wire rack 30 minutes. Refrigerate until cold.
    2. Spread chunky peanut butter over brownies. Place chocolate chips and creamy peanut butter in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals until melted; stir until smooth. Stir in Rice Krispies; spread over chunky peanut butter layer. Refrigerate, covered, at least 30 minutes or until set.
    3. Lifting with parchment, remove brownies from pan. Cut into bars and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

    Nutrition Facts

    1 bar: 390 calories, 27g fat (6g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 234mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 3g fiber), 9g protein.

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