Marshmallow Creme Crunch Brownies
My recipe for marshmallow creme crunch brownies came from my kids’ former stepmom. She brought these treats to a holiday gathering and I asked her to share the recipe. Luckily she did because they have become a favorite in our family and a food day favorite at work. (Which helps me defend my title as Best Food Day Chef within the Personnel department.)
Update: Five years later I made these even better by using Golden Grahams cereal in place of the crispy rice cereal. Get the recipe for marshmallow creme graham brownies.
Do you bake a similar version of this recipe? I’ve also seen it with marshmallows instead of the marshmallow creme, like these from Brown Eyed Baker.
Sweet wishes,
Marshmallow Creme Crunch Brownies
There's so much to love about these brownies, from the fudgy brownie bottom to the marshmallow creme center and the crunchy chocolate and peanut butter topping. They are one of my top 10 favorites.
Equipment
- 1 9×13 pan
Ingredients
Brownie Layer
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature , 2 sticks
- 2 cups sugar
- 6 tablespoons cocoa
- 4 eggs, large, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
Marshmallow Layer
- 7 oz marshmallow creme
Crunchy Topping
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 12 oz semisweet chocolate chips
- 3 cups Rice Krispies cereal
Instructions
Brownie Layer
- Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 9×13 pan.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with paddle attachment, beat butter. Add sugar and beat on medium-high until well combined, about 3 minutes. Beat in cocoa.
- Add the eggs, vanilla, and salt.
- Gradually add flour, slowly beating just until combined.
- Spread in 9×13 well-greased pan or a pan lined with baking paper. Bake for 25-28 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack.
Marshmallow Layer
- Spread marshmallow creme onto cooled brownies.
Crunchy Topping
- Melt peanut butter and chocolate chips together over low heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in cereal. Spread over marshmallow creme layer.
- Chill before serving. Store in refrigerator. Serve at room temperature.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 186mgPotassium: 183mgFiber: 2gSugar: 29gVitamin A: 516IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 3mg
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We have nut allergies in out family, what can be substituted for the peanut butter?
Hi Pam. You should be fine to omit the peanut butter altogether. You’ll simply stir the cereal into the melted chocolate and press it gently into the marshmallow creme. Sweet baking! Staci
It’s my husbands birthday and I was trying to think of something sweet to take to our ballgame tonight. I think these will be perfect! I am going to try and fourth this recipe though as we go back on our Paleo eating ways tomorrow and don’t want to waste a 9×13 pan of goodness! Thanks for sharing!
Hi Staci – Hope you see this comment…Do you think I can just forgo the peanut butter? I have a real taste aversion issue with Chocholate and Peanut Butter (I know, the horror!). I’m not sure if you need the binding quality of the PB in that top layer. Thank you!
Hi Lisa – it should be fine to leave out the peanut butter in the topping. The melted chocolate will bind with the cereal. Just be sure to get it spread on the marshmallow creme right away so that it all sticks together once it cools and you cut them into bars. I’d love it if you come back and let me know how it turns out for you. Staci
Will do!
Finally made these…they’re positively sinful! I used 16oz choc chips since I omitted the PB, and melted them in a double boiler. Fabulous!!
Oh that’s great to hear, Lisa! They take a while to make so I don’t get to make them as often as I’d like. That’s probably a good thing. 🙂 Thank you for taking time to come back and share. Sweet wishes – Staci
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are brown rice rice krispies available in most grocery stores or do I need to order them?
If anyone is interested you can make this gluten free by using GF brownie mix & using GF rice crispies everything else should be Gf–but check your ingredients
Anne – Thank you for sharing this gluten free info.
Having an obsession with marshmallows lately…these look perfect and delicious!!! Can’t wait to give them a try!