Chocolate, peanut butter, macadamia nuts, and marshmallows in a decadent brownie. What more could you want? You may wish to cut these cookie bars smaller than usual, because they are quite rich and decadent, almost like eating a candy bar. Feel free to substitute your favorite nuts such as peanuts or cashews.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Yield: 24 to 36 servings
Ingredients:
- 1 package family-style brownie mix
- 2 cups mini-marshmallows
- 1 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup crispy rice cereal
- 1/4 cup macadamia nuts, coarsely chopped
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan with nonstick foil.
Prepare and bake brownies as directed, using 2 eggs. Remove from oven. Sprinkle marshmallows on top; return to oven. Bake 3 minutes longer. Let cool to room temperature.
Combine chocolate chips and peanut butter in the top of a double-boiler. Stir until chocolate chips are melted and all is combined. (You may also use the microwave to gently melt the chocolate chips.) Add crispy rice cereal and macadamia nuts. Mix well.
Spread mixture over marshmallow layer. Refrigerate until topping is firm. Cut into bars to serve. Refrigerate any leftovers.
Yield: 24 to 36 bars, depending on cut size
Peanut Butter Macadamia Brownie Crispies Recipe Photo © 2010 Peggy Trowbridge Filippone, licensed to About.com, Inc.
Prepare and bake brownies as directed, using 2 eggs. Remove from oven. Sprinkle marshmallows on top; return to oven. Bake 3 minutes longer. Let cool to room temperature.
Combine chocolate chips and peanut butter in the top of a double-boiler. Stir until chocolate chips are melted and all is combined. (You may also use the microwave to gently melt the chocolate chips.) Add crispy rice cereal and macadamia nuts. Mix well.
Spread mixture over marshmallow layer. Refrigerate until topping is firm. Cut into bars to serve. Refrigerate any leftovers.
Yield: 24 to 36 bars, depending on cut size
Peanut Butter Macadamia Brownie Crispies Recipe Photo © 2010 Peggy Trowbridge Filippone, licensed to About.com, Inc.
