Ingredients

1 package fudge brownie mix (13-inch x 9-inch pan size)12 peanut butter cups, chopped1/2 cup salted peanuts, chopped2 cups semisweet chocolate chips1-1/4 cups creamy peanut butter1 tablespoon butter1-1/2 cups crisp rice cereal1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/8 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Prepare brownie batter according to package directions. Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs.

Sprinkle with peanut butter cups and peanuts. Bake 4-6 minutes longer or until chocolate is melted. Cool on a wire rack.

Meanwhile, in a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter; stir until smooth. Stir in the cereal, vanilla and salt. Carefully spread over brownies. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting.