Better-Than-Crack Brownies.
I’m sorry for doing this to you. These brownies though.
I really am. But better than crack brownies? Had to happen.
See, last Friday while I was on a 10-hour road trip heading for vacation, I received this recipe from a reader named Liz.
Liz, I love you. That’s all I have to say.
I was tortured by this recipe for a full eight days before I could make it. I wanted to make it while I was on vacation, but couldn’t drag myself up off the couch to do so.
So it was the first thing I made when I returned home.
These are an absolute sin.
I really don’t have any words, other than you must try them. They will change your life.
They may also change your waistline too.
But that’s okay.
It’s all in the name of chocolate.
Which is totally worth it, if you ask me. And… everyone else. Probably. I hope so.
Better Than Crack Brownies
Ingredients
- 1 batch boxed brownie mix
- 1/2 cup salted peanuts, if don't have salted, add sea salt
- 1 cup chopped Reese's peanut butter cups
- 1 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 tablespoon butter
- 1 1/2 cups Rice Krispies Cereal
Instructions
- Mix the brownies according to their instructions - and bake them for 20 to 25 minutes in a 9 x 13 baking dish.
- Remove and top with peanuts and peanut butter cups, and bake for 4 to 6 minutes more.
- While they are finishing baking, melt chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter. I do this in 30 second intervals in the microwave. Stir in the cereal. Remove the brownies from oven and evenly pour chocolate mixture over top.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Slice into squares!
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Mr. How Sweet says these are healthy since they have peanuts for protein and good fat, and since the back of the Rice Krispie box says the cereal is a “healthy snack.”
I love the way this man thinks.
[photos by sarah fennel]
581 Comments on “Better-Than-Crack Brownies.”
can i add some mini marshmallows to the reeses layer… ya know, just for some extra calories, since there clearly aren’t enough in this recipe already?
I substituted peanuts for crushed pretzels and the results were super crunchy and extra salty.
Just made these for the superbowl, and all I gotta say is *wow* these are the most fantastic brownies! i made em with ghirardelli double chocolate brownie mix which took about twenty minutes longer to cook after I added the reeses and peanuts, but good gracious it was worth it!!! They were devoured by halftime! Thank you so much for this keeper!
(i couldn’t fit in my new pants this mornin…i’m not too upset tho…)
Anyone have any trouble with the two halves coming apart? They still tasted DELICIOUS but fell apart after I cut them…
That has never happened to me! Not sure why it would do that!
Oh My! I made these for a friend’s birthday at work! It was a huge success…thank you for sharing such wonderful recipes. I am sure you will have a bunch of hits on your blog after today! Everyone was going home to check it out!
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I make a really similar brownie and they are to die for
I’ve never heard of using reese’s my recipe comes from Buttercup Bakes and it uses marshmallows so it is like a smoresy rice krispie treat sort of thing. They are always a hit and so so yummy!
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just made this with the ooooey gooooey brownies and its devine!!!
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Is this stuff legal? I am diabetic and it might kill me if I ate too many! Ah, what a way to go! I may make them for the family Easter get together!
I’m eating these right now for breakfast! Oh my are these rich and delicious!
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Just made this. OMG. They are crazy good. Super rich. I recommend having some with a glass of milk or ice cream to cut the richness. :)
Just made these. Currently warding off a sugar coma.
SO GOOD.
So much better than crack, hehe..these are fabulous! Can’t wait to make ’em.
These brownies did change my life! I love Jess for making them and being such a good friend. She is the best :) Cant wait to see you Friday!
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I would seriously consider competing in a figure competition if it included eating these brownies after:)
hi! just wanted to let you know that i made these for my boyfriend and his compliments were ENDLESS. here are a few:
-“these are the best things i’ve ever had”
continued to chew…
-“these are seriously on the ‘if i was on an island and only had three things to eat’ list”
taking a second brownie
-“actually, they are now officially on my ‘last meal’ list”
that, i believe, is the ultimate compliment
thank you :)
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Yeah, I just died and went to heaven. From one sweet tooth to another, THANK YOU FOR YOUR BLOG! All of your recipes are to die for!! Even the avocado one looks scrumptious. Keep up the great work. :)
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Wow! This looks like the most amazing recipe!!! Can’t wait to make them :)
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For those who don’t want peanut butter or peanuts – cut up a cook pecan pie into cubes and add to your brownie mix – TO DIE FOR!
Now that sounds EXCELLENT – thanks for the tip!!!
you havent tried crack. you dont know.
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Crack kills – but these look like they’d kill me! So delish. Thanks for the recipe!
I just made these and, oh my…..they are seriously to DIE for. The ingredients encompass all of my favorite things (and I probably ate the equivalent of at least 5 brownies while making them because I kept sampling all the ingredients!). I have a feeling my pants will be tight tomorrow….but I still can’t stop eating these!
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Definitely agree with everyone before me– this recipe looks fantastic. Thanks for posting!
This stuff is better than crack! I did crack back in the day and that’s the only reason I can compare the two. Actually, it depends. When i was feeling down crack was the only thing that would bring a smile to my face. Although these brownies are delicious, under very rare circumstances, crack is better. That is why I propose the name of these treats become usually better than crack brownies.
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So i just made these….delicious. Only I added a layer of marshmallow cream between the brownies and the chocolate goo. My only complaint is that my brownie turned out more cake like and less ooey gooey. I would probably use a different brownie recipe next time.