BROWNIE PEANUT CHEWS

BROWNIE PEANUT CHEWS


BROWNIES

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


FILLING

½ cup light corn syrup
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1-1/3 cup (8-oz.) peanut butter chips
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla
1-1/3 cup crisp rice cereal
1-1/3 cup salted peanuts


Heat oven to 350^ (325^ 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.

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’


Yield: 25 brownies