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By Pillsbury Kitchens
Updated Aug 17, 2023
Bake-Off® Contest 42, 2006
Cindy Egersdorfer
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
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This bar is comprised of four delicious layers. Spread the caramel layer to within 1/4 inch of the side of the pan. The bars are easier to remove when the caramel does not touch the side of the pan.

Peanut Butter Crunch Brownies

  • Prep Time 30 min
  • Total 4 hr 10 min
  • Ingredients 12
  • Servings 24
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Ingredients

  • 1 box Pillsbury™ Brownie Classics Traditional fudge brownie mix
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 bag (14 oz) caramels, unwrapped
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 cups slightly broken pretzels (4 1/2 oz)*
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 jar (18 oz) crunchy peanut butter
  • 2 cups Reese's Puffs® cereal, slightly broken*

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark pan). Grease 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray or shortening.** In large bowl, make brownie mix as directed on box using oil, water and eggs. Stir in 1 cup of the chocolate chips. Spread batter evenly in pan. Bake 28 to 30 minutes. Cool on wire rack while making topping.
  • Step 
    2
    In medium microwavable bowl, microwave caramels and water on High 1 minute. Stir; continue to microwave in 15-second increments, stirring after each, until caramels are completely melted and mixture is smooth. Stir in broken pretzels until well coated. Spoon and spread carefully over cooled brownie layer.
  • Step 
    3
    In large bowl, mix melted butter and powdered sugar until smooth. Stir in peanut butter. Stir in broken cereal until well blended. Spread or pat over caramel layer.
  • Step 
    4
    In small microwavable bowl, microwave remaining 2 cups chocolate chips on High 1 minute. Stir; continue to microwave in 15-second increments, stirring after each, until chocolate is melted. Spread over cereal layer. Refrigerate until chocolate is set and caramel mixture in center is firm, 2 to 3 hours. Let stand at room temperature 10 minutes before cutting. Cut into 6 rows by 4 rows.

Nutrition

530 Calories
28g Total Fat
9g Protein
61g Total Carbohydrate
41g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Bar
Calories
530
Calories from Fat
250
Total Fat
28g
44%
Saturated Fat
9g
47%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
25mg
8%
Sodium
340mg
14%
Potassium
250mg
7%
Total Carbohydrate
61g
20%
Dietary Fiber
4g
15%
Sugars
41g
Protein
9g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
2%
2%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
6%
6%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 High-Fat Meat; 4 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
4
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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