Introducing the aptly named crack brownies. WARNING: You will NOT want to stop eating these once you start. Great dessert option for parties!
Original post: January 2011 | Updated: February 2021
Have you ever tried crack? Yeah, me either. After eating these brownies, though, I feel like I would probably be less addicted to crack. I mean, how can that not be the case with brownies, peanuts, marshmallows, Reese’s peanut butter cups, chocolate, peanut butter and Rice Krispies all present in a single bite?!
HOW TO MAKE PEANUT BUTTER CUP CRACK BROWNIES
STEP 1
Coat a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray. Mix and bake brownies according to package directions.
Remove from oven and top with the peanuts, peanut butter cups and marshmallows. Return to the oven and bake at 350 degrees for an additional 5 minutes, or until the marshmallows puff and brown and the chocolate begins to melt.
STEP 2
In a medium bowl, combine the chocolate chips and the peanut butter. Microwave on high for 1 minute and stir until creamy. Add the Rice Krispies and stir until completely coated.
Pour the chocolate-peanut butter mixture evenly over top of the brownies. Refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours before cutting into squares and serving.
WHAT BROWNIES DO I MAKE NEXT
- Peanut Butter Blondies are unthinkably delicious, super easy to make and they are the perfect excuse to bake when you have extra candy on your hands. This is the perfect easy dessert to bring to any gathering!
- Whether you are more of a brownie or blondie fan, you will swoon over this easy blonde brownie recipe.
- Reese’s Cheesecake Brownies are the best of all dessert worlds! Cheesecake, brownies, chocolate and peanut butter all in a single bite! This is the BEST kind of party food. It’s the first thing to get devoured every single time!
- Meet Chocolate Caramel Brownies, my favorite brownie recipe of all time. These are the BEST brownies you will ever eat! Hide the caramel in the middle for a delicious surprise. Bring these to parties and people will love you.
- Gluten Free Chocolate Brownies – This brownie is my FAVORITE gluten-free dessert recipe. You’ll never know that they are gluten free. These babies are chocolatey, delicious and irresistible!
- Fudgy Rocky Road Bars – A totally delicious snack and ready in 25 minutes!
RECIPE NOTES: CRACK BROWNIES
- Replace the peanuts with pecans for a different crunchy flavor.
- Use chunky peanut butter for even more crunch.
- Replace the chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups with equal amounts of Reese’s candies for added color and texture.
FAQ ABOUT BROWNIES
Brownies can definitely be frozen. After baking, allow the brownies to cool to room temperature. Wrap them in plastic wrap, double wrap with aluminum foil and freeze.
Enjoy brownies warm out of the oven. If they last the day, store them in an air-tight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
If your batch of brownies sink in the middle, they have not been baked long enough. Pop them back into the oven in 5-minute increments until the middle comes back to life.
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Crack Brownies Recipe
Ingredients
- 18.4 oz brownie mix family size, include ingredients from package
- 2/3 cup salted peanuts
- 1 cup Reese's peanut butter cups chopped
- 2 cups miniature marshmallows
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 cups creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups Rice Krispies cereal
Instructions
- Coat a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray. Mix and bake brownies according to package directions.
- Remove from oven and top with the peanuts, peanut butter cups and marshmallows. Return to the oven and bake at 350 degrees for an additional 5 minutes, or until the marshmallows puff and brown and the chocolate begins to melt.
- In a medium bowl, combine the chocolate chips and the peanut butter. Microwave on high for 1 minute and stir until creamy. Add the Rice Krispies and stir until completely coated.
- Pour the chocolate-peanut butter mixture evenly over top of the brownies. Refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours before cutting into squares and serving.
Notes
- Replace the peanuts with pecans for a different crunchy flavor.
- Use chunky peanut butter for even more crunch.
Best brownies EVER! My grandsons love them! I promise they will be the hit at any event!
That’s awesome, Jamie! So glad your grandsons gave the thumbs up!
looks good Megan 🙂
These look so good!! And your pictures are stunning.. Thanks for sharing!
I just wanted to drop a note and invite you to come join us at Sunday’s Simple Homemaker Link-Up. Would love to have you link-up!! http://www.prairiegalcookin.com/sundays-simple-homemaker-1st-weekly-link-up
I still like crack better