Brownie Peanut Chews

Submitted by Pinay0618

"A new way to change up boxed brownie mix, from Betty Crocker."

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 25

ingredients

• Brownies

• 1 (18 ounce) box betty crocker original supreme premium brownie mix
• water, as called for on brownie mix box
• vegetable oil, as called for on brownie mix box
• egg, as called for on brownie mix box
• 2 cups miniature marshmallows

• Filling

• 1⁄2 cup light corn syrup
• 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
• 1 1⁄3 cups peanut butter chips
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1 1⁄3 cups crisp rice cereal
• 1 1⁄3 cups salted peanuts

directions

1. Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease bottom only of 9-inch square pan with cooking spray or shortening. Make brownies as directed on box-- except after removing from oven, immediately sprinkle with marshmallows. Bake 1 to 2 minutes longer or until marshmallows just begin to puff.
2. In 3-quart saucepan, heat corn syrup, butter, vanilla and peanut butter chips over medium heat 3 to 4 minutes, stirring constantly, until chips are melted. Remove from heat; stir in cereal and peanuts. Spread evenly over marshmallows. Refrigerate 45 minutes or until firm. For brownies, cut into 5 rows by 5 rows. Store in refrigerator.