Peanut Butter Marshmallow Krispie Topped Brownies

So I have started this thing about making treats for my coworkers periodically and for their birthdays. Hannah's birthday was coming up and she mentioned that she had once saw a brownie topped with a rice krispie treat and that she would LOVE it if I could make them for her birthday.

Well I went searching on the internet but couldn't really find what she was looking for. I know, I know, brownie topped with rice krispie treat, you need a recipe for that? It wasn't that I was needing a recipe necessarily but rather wanted to know if there was any special technique or variation that someone had come up with. More particularly, how do the two concoctions stick together?

After a bit I finally found something that looked promising. Cookie Madness had posted a recipe two years ago for "Peanut Butter Marshmallow Krispie Topped Brownie". I asked Hannah for the go ahead since it was a Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie mixture and then the plan was set in motion.

So the last shift we worked together for her birthday I brought the brownies/rice krispies. The kids and the staff all sang happy birthday and candles were blown out. And what did Hannah say after the first bite "Oh my Goodness...No words can describe this awesomeness". As far as the kids response, not a single crumb went in the trash though on boy said that there was a little too much peanut butter. I thought they were pretty tasty too with that rich chocolately peanut butter marshmellowey taste. Plus, there were pretty easy to put together as well. Definitely something you could make for a family reunion, party, or whatever

Peanut Butter Marshmallow Krispie Topped Brownies
Cookie Madness


1 box (18.3 to 21 oz) brownie mix plus eggs & oil (or whatever box calls for)
4 cups marshmallows (small ones)
1 1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup creamy peanut butter – regular type
3 tablespoons butter
2 cups crispy rice cereal

• Preheat oven to temperature directed on brownie package (mine said 350 degrees F.).
• Line the pan with non-stick foil (I use “Release” foil). Parchment should work too.
• Prepare brownies using amount of oil, eggs, water called for on box. Two minutes before they are supposed to be done, pull brownies from the oven and sprinkle marshmallows across top. Return to oven for 2 minutes to soften marshmallows. Remove from oven and spread soft marshmallows over top of brownies. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
  
  
• Prepare topping. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter. Heat on high for 30 seconds. Stir and repeat until chocolate is melted and mixtue is smooth.
  
  
  Add cereal and stir to coat. 
  
  Drop spoonfuls of chocolate mixture over marshmallow layer, spreading as evenly as possible. Things will look gooey at this point, so don’t even think about cutting. Put the brownies in the refrigerator for a few hours to chill.
  
  
  
• Lift from pan and score into squares (about 16 or 20).