How to Make Rocky Road Peanut Butter Brownies - A Step-by-Step Guide

Rocky Road Peanut Butter Brownies are a delightful and indulgent treat for any chocolate lover. These decadent brownies are loaded with rich, fudgy chocolate, creamy peanut butter, and a generous amount of crunchy, sweet and salty mix-ins. They are truly a crowd-pleaser and the perfect dessert for any occasion.

The combination of peanut butter and chocolate is a classic and irresistible flavor pairing. The addition of marshmallows and nuts in these brownies adds a wonderful texture an...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ½ cup butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 2 cups crispy rice cereal (such as Rice Krispies®)
  • 2 cups miniature marshmallows

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 18
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch pan

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Sift flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl. Beat sugar, butter, and vanilla extract together in a separate bowl; beat in eggs, one at a time, until sugar mixture is smooth. Stir flour mixture into sugar mixture until incorporated. Spread batter into the prepared baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the brownies comes out clean, about 20 minutes.
  • Mix peanut butter and chocolate chips together in a microwave-safe bowl; heat in microwave until chocolate chips are melted, stirring every 30 seconds, 1 to 2 minutes. Fold crispy rice cereal into peanut butter mixture; heat in microwave until mixture smooth and spreadable, about 30 seconds.
  • Sprinkle brownies with marshmallows and bake until marshmallows are slightly cooked, 2 minutes. Pour chocolate mixture evenly over marshmallows. Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares.
  • Nutrition

    276 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 34mg
    • Sodium: 180mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 31g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 21g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 17mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 165mg