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pumpkin brownies

Delicious pumpkin brownies with a rich chocolate flavor and a hint of spice, topped with a peanut butter chocolate rice Krispy layer.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 box brownie mix prepared according to package instructions
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp pumpkin puree
  • 1.5 cups confectioners sugar
  • 2 cups Chocolate Rice Krispy cereal
  • 0.67 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1.33 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch square pan. Line with parchment for easy removal.
  2. Prepare brownie mix as per package instructions and pour into prepared pan. Bake for 20 minutes and cool completely.
  3. In a stand mixer, beat softened butter for 2 minutes, then add pumpkin spice, vanilla, pumpkin puree, and confectioners sugar. Mix until smooth.
  4. Spread the pumpkin frosting evenly over cooled brownies.
  5. In a saucepan, melt peanut butter and chocolate chips over low heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
  6. Add cereal to the chocolate mixture, stirring to coat evenly. Spread over frosting layer.
  7. Refrigerate for 1 hour until set, then cut into squares and serve.

Notes

For extra flavor, sprinkle with chopped nuts or additional chocolate chips.