# Crunchy Brownies

This recipe details how to make easy and delicious crunchy brownies with a ganache and a crunchy layer.

- Total time: 45 min
- Category: Dessert
- Language: en

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

1. Grease a 9x13 pan.
2. Prepare two boxes of Ghirardelli double chocolate brownie mix per the box directions.
3. Pour the brownie mixture into the greased 9x13 pan.
4. Bake at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 35 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean from the middle.
5. Set the brownies aside and let them cool.
6. For the ganache, microwave 3/4 cup of heavy cream for 90 seconds.
7. Pour the hot heavy cream over 8 ounces of dark chocolate.
8. Mix until the chocolate is all melted and combined.
9. Pour the ganache on top of the cooled brownie layer and spread it out evenly.
10. For the crunchy layer, in a microwave-safe bowl, add one bag of semi-sweet chocolate chips.
11. Add 3/4 cup of crunchy peanut butter to the chocolate chips.
12. Microwave the chocolate chips and peanut butter until melted and combined.
13. In a separate bowl, add 5 to 6 cups of Rice Krispies.
14. Pour the melted chocolate and peanut butter mixture over the Rice Krispies and mix until well coated.
15. Dump the crunchy mixture on top of the ganache layer on the brownies.
16. Pat down and smooth out the crunchy layer.

## Equipment

- 9x13 pan
- microwaveable safe bowl

## Tips

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

## Source

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- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/c397a574-07b2-45dc-b333-a79fdf2db629
- Extracted: 2026-01-19

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