Crispy Marshmallow Bars

By Addie

“We couldn't stop at just one of these chocolate bars. They were addictive!”

Ingredients

• 1 (22-ounce) package fudge brownie mix
• 1 (10 1/4-ounce) package miniature marshmallows
• 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 1/2 cups crisp rice cereal

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 13 × 9-inch baking pan.


Prepare brownies according to brownie mix directions. Spoon into prepared baking pan. Bake until brownies test done, about 25 minutes.


Place marshmallows evenly on top of the brownies. Bake until the marshmallows are golden, about 5 minutes. Transfer baking pan to a wire rack to cool.


Combine chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter in a medium saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until the chocolate chips melt.

Remove chocolate chip mixture from heat. Stir in cereal. Spoon over brownies. Chill until set, about 45 minutes. Cut into bars. Serve immediately or at room temperature.

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Grandma's Secret Tip:

The crispy cereal gives these bars a taste like a crunchy chocolate candy bar. For the crunchiest texture, Grandma served them within a day of making them. After that, the crisp rice cereal lost some of its snap. For an unbeatable treat, she used two bars and some ice cream to make an ice-cream sandwich.