Brownies From Heaven

I’m going to share a recipe I got from a colleague about fifteen years ago.  She brought them into the faculty room, and we all just raved over them so much, that she brought in recipe cards for everyone.  I put mine away, and completely forgot about it until last month.

Since I have found it, I’ve made it twice, and my family agrees, they are our favorite dessert, ever.

Start with a brownie mix (or you can make homemade) that fits into a 13x9 pan. Here is Maddie going to town:

Spread the batter in a 13x9 pan and bake 3 minutes short of the time on the box.  When the timer goes off, pull out the pan and spread an entire bag of mini-marshmallows on top.  Then slide it back into the oven for the last 3 minutes.

During those 3 minutes, microwave some peanut butter, chocolate chips, and butter and stir until melted.  Then mix in some Rice Krispies.

By this time, the marshmallow-topped brownies should be ready to pull out of the oven.  Spread your chocolate/peanut butter/rice krispie mixture atop the marshmallows.  Allow to cool (I usually put this in the fridge for a good hour or so).

Cut into squares, gaze adoringly at your own little slice of heaven, and just try to not eat the entire pan in one sitting.

Fudgy Peanut Butter Krispie Brownies

1 pkg. brownie mix (for 13x9 pan)
1 pkg (10 1/2 oz) mini-marshmallows
1 1/2 c. chocolate chips
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 T butter
1 1/2 c. Rice Krispies

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 

Prepare brownies according to package.  Bake 3 minutes less than required time.

Remove pan from oven and cover hot brownies with marshmallows.  Return to oven and bake 3 minutes longer.

Meanwhile, combine chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter in microwave safe bowl.  Microwave and stir in 30 second intervals until melted.  Stir in Rice Krispies.

Spread over marshmallow layer (hot from the oven).

Refrigerate until chilled.  Cut into squares. 

I am linking this recipe to Foodie Friday!