1 box brownie mix (make according to box)
1- 16 oz. container of vanilla frosting
1/2 cup salted peanuts, (coarsely chopped) The peanuts really could be optional
2 cups rice cereal
2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1. Heat oven to 350. (325 for dark or nonstick pan). Grease bottom only. I've used a 8x8 pan and a 9x13. It just depends how thick you want the brownies. Both work fine.
2. Make and bake brownies as directed on box. Cool COMPLETETLY. (I've put them in the freezer or fridge before to help the cooling process when I was under time constraint. They still turn out fine)
3. Frost brownies with frosting. Sprinkle with peanuts; refrigerate while making cereal mixture.
4. Measure cereal into medium bowl; set aside. In 1-quart saucepan, melt peanut butter and chocolate chips over low heat, stirring constantly. Pour over cerial in bowl, stirring until evenly coated. Spread over frosted brownies. Refrigerate 1 hour or until set before cutting.
