# Crunchy Brownies

Crunchy Brownies are an easy-to-make dessert featuring a brownie base, a rich ganache, and a crunchy chocolate-peanut butter layer with rice crispies.

- 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
- 5 cups Rice Krispies
- 6 cups Rice Krispies

## Instructions

1. Prepare the brownie mix according to the box directions.
2. Grease a 9x13 pan.
3. Pour the brownie mixture into the greased pan.
4. Bake the brownies at 325°F for 35 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
5. Set the brownies aside to cool completely.
6. For the ganache, microwave 3/4 cup of heavy cream for 90 seconds.
7. Pour the hot cream over 8 ounces of dark chocolate and mix until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
8. Pour the ganache over the cooled brownie layer and spread it evenly.
9. For the crunch layer, melt one bag of semi-sweet chocolate chips with 3/4 cup of peanut butter in a microwaveable safe bowl until combined.
10. In a large bowl, combine 5 to 6 cups of Rice Krispies with the melted chocolate and peanut butter mixture, mixing well.
11. Spread the crunchy mixture evenly over the ganache layer, patting it down and smoothing it out.
12. Serve and enjoy!

## Equipment

- 9x13 pan
- microwaveable safe bowl

## Tips

- Let the brownies cool before adding the ganache.
- Use crunchy peanut butter for an extra crunchy layer.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/17nf7z7c5L/
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- Extracted: 2026-01-19

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