Brownie Peanut Chews

 

1

box (1 lb 2.4 oz) Betty Crocker® Original Supreme Premium brownie mix

Water, vegetable oil, and eggs called for on brownie mix box

2

cups miniature marshmallows

1/2

cup light corn syrup

3

tablespoons butter or margarine

1 1/3

cups (8 oz) peanut butter chips

1 1/2

teaspoons vanilla

1 1/3

cups crisp rice cereal

1 1/3

cups salted peanuts

• 1 Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease bottom only of 9-inch square pan with cooking spray or shortening. Make brownies as directed on box-- except after removing from oven, immediately sprinkle with marshmallows. Bake 1 to 2 minutes longer or until marshmallows just begin to puff.
• 2 In 3-quart saucepan, heat corn syrup, butter, vanilla and peanut butter chips over medium heat 3 to 4 minutes, stirring constantly, until chips are melted. Remove from heat; stir in cereal and peanuts. Spread evenly over marshmallows. Refrigerate 45 minutes or until firm. For brownies, cut into 5 rows by 5 rows. Store in refrigerator.