Crunchy Brownies

45 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Grease a 9x13 pan.
  2. 2Grease a 9x13 pan.
  3. 3Grease a 9x13 pan.
  4. 4Prepare two boxes of Ghirardelli double chocolate brownie mix per the box directions.
  5. 5Prepare two boxes of Ghirardelli double chocolate brownie mix per the box directions.
  6. 6Prepare two boxes of Ghirardelli double chocolate brownie mix per the box directions.
  7. 7Pour the brownie mixture into the greased 9x13 pan.
  8. 8Pour the brownie mixture into the greased 9x13 pan.
  9. 9Pour the brownie mixture into the greased 9x13 pan.
  10. 10Bake at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 35 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean from the middle.
  11. 11Bake at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 35 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean from the middle.
  12. 12Bake at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 35 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean from the middle.
  13. 13Set the brownies aside and let them cool.
  14. 14Set the brownies aside and let them cool.
  15. 15Set the brownies aside and let them cool.
  16. 16For the ganache, microwave 3/4 cup of heavy cream for 90 seconds.
  17. 17For the ganache, microwave 3/4 cup of heavy cream for 90 seconds.
  18. 18For the ganache, microwave 3/4 cup of heavy cream for 90 seconds.
  19. 19Pour the hot heavy cream over 8 ounces of dark chocolate.
  20. 20Pour the hot heavy cream over 8 ounces of dark chocolate.
  21. 21Pour the hot heavy cream over 8 ounces of dark chocolate.
  22. 22Mix until the chocolate is all melted and combined.
  23. 23Mix until the chocolate is all melted and combined.
  24. 24Mix until the chocolate is all melted and combined.
  25. 25Pour the ganache on top of the cooled brownie layer and spread it out evenly.
  26. 26Pour the ganache on top of the cooled brownie layer and spread it out evenly.
  27. 27Pour the ganache on top of the cooled brownie layer and spread it out evenly.
  28. 28For the crunchy layer, in a microwave-safe bowl, add one bag of semi-sweet chocolate chips.
  29. 29For the crunchy layer, in a microwave-safe bowl, add one bag of semi-sweet chocolate chips.
  30. 30For the crunchy layer, in a microwave-safe bowl, add one bag of semi-sweet chocolate chips.
  31. 31Add 3/4 cup of crunchy peanut butter to the chocolate chips.
  32. 32Add 3/4 cup of crunchy peanut butter to the chocolate chips.
  33. 33Add 3/4 cup of crunchy peanut butter to the chocolate chips.
  34. 34Microwave the chocolate chips and peanut butter until melted and combined.
  35. 35Microwave the chocolate chips and peanut butter until melted and combined.
  36. 36Microwave the chocolate chips and peanut butter until melted and combined.
  37. 37In a separate bowl, add 5 to 6 cups of Rice Krispies.
  38. 38In a separate bowl, add 5 to 6 cups of Rice Krispies.
  39. 39In a separate bowl, add 5 to 6 cups of Rice Krispies.
  40. 40Pour the melted chocolate and peanut butter mixture over the Rice Krispies and mix until well coated.
  41. 41Pour the melted chocolate and peanut butter mixture over the Rice Krispies and mix until well coated.
  42. 42Pour the melted chocolate and peanut butter mixture over the Rice Krispies and mix until well coated.
  43. 43Dump the crunchy mixture on top of the ganache layer on the brownies.
  44. 44Dump the crunchy mixture on top of the ganache layer on the brownies.
  45. 45Dump the crunchy mixture on top of the ganache layer on the brownies.
  46. 46Pat down and smooth out the crunchy layer.
  47. 47Pat down and smooth out the crunchy layer.
  48. 48Pat down and smooth out the crunchy layer.

Ingredients

  • 2 boxes Ghirardelli double chocolate brownie mix
  • 2 boxes Ghirardelli double chocolate brownie mix
  • 2 boxes Ghirardelli double chocolate brownie mix
  • 0.75 cup heavy cream
  • 0.75 cup heavy cream
  • 0.75 cup heavy cream
  • 8 ounces dark chocolate
  • 8 ounces dark chocolate
  • 8 ounces dark chocolate
  • 1 bag semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 bag semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 bag semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 0.75 cup peanut butter (crunchy)
  • 0.75 cup peanut butter (crunchy)
  • 0.75 cup peanut butter (crunchy)
  • 5 cups Rice Krispies
  • 5 cups Rice Krispies
  • 5 cups Rice Krispies
  • 6 cups Rice Krispies
  • 6 cups Rice Krispies
  • 6 cups Rice Krispies

Equipment

9x13 panmicrowaveable safe bowl

Tips

  • Mix brownies according to box directions.
  • Use dark chocolate for the ganache.
  • Use crunchy peanut butter for the crunch layer.