Rice Krispies, Peanut Butter and Nutella Brownies
It's not even Christmas and I am already trying to make you fat.
I mean, it's bad enough that these brownies are made almost entirely out of Nutella, but then I add on a chocolate and peanut butter topping with rice krispies mixed in? Yeah, you know I like you when I use the peanut butter and chocolate combo. PB+C? Is that a thing? Why is that not a thing?
We should make it a thing.
Since it is December already (where does the time go?), I'm getting started on my Christmas baking. And by getting started I mean I'm baking slightly more than I do on other months. Including late night/early morning baking sessions. As a teacher, that is basically all the time I am given.
I am also hyper aware that I can't make the PB+C combo (see? it works) for my students because of the school being a nut free school. So this year, I'm going to limit my Christmas baking to mostly peanut free versions henceforth.
Actually nah. No promises.
These brownies are beyong fudgey and so rich that having it with a cup of coffee or tea is a must. I made these last year for my botfriend's family, and they were gone before I even tried one. So yeah. They are that good.
This time I made sure I was able to try one. You know, for the bite shot. And then two more after that.
...and then coming home to the rest gone. Next time I will stash some away in the back of the fridge. Lesson learned.
Rice Krispies, Peanut Butter and Nutella Brownies
Ingredients
Brownies
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ⅓ cup Nutella
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup butter, melted
Rice Krispies Layer
- 1 ½ cups chocolate chips
- 1 ½ cups creamy peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon salted butter
- 1 ½ cups rice krispies cereal
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325˚F. Line an 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the salt and flour.
- In a separate bowl, beat together the Nutella, brown sugar, vanilla and eggs until smooth.
- Alternate between adding the flour and the butter into the Nutella mixture, and blend until fully combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, and bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out with only a couple of crumbs.
- Remove from oven, and let cool for about an hour.
- Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat the chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter until smooth. Remove from heat and mix in the rice krispies until fully combined.
- Pour the rice krispies layer over the brownies, and refrigerate until cooled, around 2 hours. When cooled, slice into squares.
Oh wow - this has to be the best bake ever. Peanut butter AND Nutella? Sign me up!
The best combo!!!
I just love the Rice crispy option making it so crunchy and yum. The Peanut Butter sounds delicious and flavorful and unique for a Brownie too.
Me too!! It's so good!
Holy cow, these were good! I just loved how the crunch from the rice krispies gave it just enough extra texture to go with the smooth, fudgy, creamy chocolate.
I am so glad you liked it 🙂
Chocolate and peanut butter is the best combination already, and then the addition of nutella as well - wow! These brownies look amazing with the fudgy and crunchy texture.
It's the best right??
This is such a lovely combination of brownies and rice krispies treat. So sinful but oh so good. 🙂
I am addicted!
My daughter assembled this yummy dessert for us today, and it is delicious!!! This recipe's a keeper.
Yay! So glad you liked it!
Can finally put those rice krispies I have to good use.
These look delicious and all my favorite foods. My kid is one of those peanut allergy kids so I won't be making them for home. Maybe for work someday.
I want to make these right now! I love that satisfying crunch of Rice Krispies in brownies. And peanut butter just makes it even better. Yum!
Woah! These bars are amazing - I love this flavor combo 🙂 & I think it's acceptable to have special treats all December!
yummy