Crack Brownies Recipe

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Introducing the aptly named crack brownies. WARNING: You will NOT want to stop eating these once you start. Great dessert option for parties!

stack of crack brownies with marshmallows spilling out the sides

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.

pan of brownies topped with a layer of peanuts and Reese's peanut butter cups

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.

chocolatey rice krispies in a bowl next to a pan of brownies

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.

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crack brownies stacked on a white serving plate

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

CAN BROWNIES BE FROZEN

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.

HOW TO STORE BROWNIES

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.

WHY BROWNIES SINK IN THE MIDDLE

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.