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Brownie Goody Bars

May 19, 2010 · Narrative

Brownie Goody Bars

“No thank you.”

That was the first thing my Dad said when he saw this dessert sitting in front of him Saturday night.  He took one look at it and wouldn’t touch it.  He, who has been within 5 lbs of his thin college weight, since he graduated eons ago.  “It looks too sweet.  No thank you.”

Fine then.  More for us.  Can’t say the kids said “no thank you” when they saw it.  They couldn’t have shoveled it in fast enough (I gave them small pieces, I swear), but then they also have my Mom’s sweet tooth and there might not be a “too sweet” treat for them.

Was it sweet?  Sure.  But not like a cavity-seeking-missile sweet.  It’s fine in small doses, and the perfect thing for your resident chocoholic.  Recent break-up?  Singing the unemployment blues? Need to bring something to a potluck?  This recipe just might be your new best friend.  Until the next new recipe comes along anyway.  With the sweet, slightly crispy topping, a little bit of saltiness from the peanuts, the next layer of frosting, and the bottom brownie layer, it’s got something to please every sense along the way.

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May 19, 2010, Photo #98

Bottoms Up

First, even though there is a nice big bottle of Vodka in the background of this picture, I promise that’s not what’s in Madeline’s cup. Just had to get that out of the way for those that take things at face value or too seriously. Last week, The Neighbor Wife taught Madeline the word “Cheers!” and of course, the fun clinking glasses gesture that goes along with it, and it’s something she’s delighted in doing ever since. Last night, I may or may not have inadvertently taught Madeline the word “crap.” As in, I feel like crap. Of course, she didn’t miss a beat and repeated it ad nauseum. Nick tried to cover my tracks and tell Madeline that it was a bad word that Mommy shouldn’t have said, but you know that only makes her say it more. Ooops.

P.S.  Thanks for all the well wishes.  Today I feel like crap, which is a modest step up from feeling like death yesterday.  Penicillin is clearly a wonder drug.

Brownie Goody Bars
Recipe courtesy of Betty Crocker

1 box (1 lb 6.5 oz) Betty Crocker® Original Supreme brownie mix
Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on brownie mix box
1 container (1 lb) Betty Crocker® Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting (I nearly made my own, but went with canned. Usually I’m not a fan, but it was fine here)
3/4 cup salted peanuts, coarsely chopped
3 cups crisp rice cereal (I used Rice Krispies)
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 bag (12 oz) semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups)

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom only of 13×9-inch pan with cooking spray or shortening. (For easier cutting, line pan with foil, then grease foil on bottom only of pan.)
2. Make and bake brownies as directed on box for 13×9-inch pan, using water, oil and eggs. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
3. Frost brownies with frosting. Sprinkle with peanuts; refrigerate while making cereal mixture.
4. Measure cereal into large bowl; set aside. In 1-quart saucepan, melt peanut butter and chocolate chips over low heat, stirring constantly. Pour over cereal in bowl, stirring until evenly coated. Spread over frosted brownies. Cool completely before cutting, about 1 hour. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Store tightly covered at room temperature.

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Comments

  1. mandy says

    May 19, 2010 at 11:15 pm

    These brownies look amazing and I cannot wait for an excuse to make them. I’m glad that you’re feeling a bit better, feeling like crap is never good.

    Reply
  2. stacie says

    May 19, 2010 at 11:44 pm

    That looks heavenly! And I am hoping you feel better soon!

    Reply
  3. thecoffeesnob says

    May 20, 2010 at 1:38 am

    That does look really divine! And it’s adorable that Nick tried to cover for you- what a great kid! Hope you feel better soon!

    Reply
  4. Joanne says

    May 20, 2010 at 6:14 am

    The wonders of modern medicine :P

    These brownies look fantastic! I love all the layers. Especially the peanut butter one.

    Hope you feel better!

    Reply
  5. The Sister In-Law says

    May 20, 2010 at 6:27 am

    Wishing you a speedy recovery!!

    SIL

    Reply
  6. Ramona says

    May 20, 2010 at 9:40 am

    LOL…with her expression and tussled hair, she kinda looks like she’s been on a binge.

    Glad you are a step up from “death warmed over” and are now up to “feeling like crap”.

    Hopefully by today or tomorrow you will have passed on to “feeling better than crap”.

    Reply
  7. Maris (In Good Taste) says

    May 20, 2010 at 11:02 am

    LOL at the picture of Madeline with the background bottle of vodka. Hilarious. Hope you feel better! Maybe the brownie bars are medicinal? That’s what I would tell myself, anyway…

    Reply
  8. Cate says

    May 21, 2010 at 8:26 am

    Maris – ahh, medicinal. I totally should have thought of that!

    Ramona – I’m *all* for steps up!

    SIL – thank you!

    Joanne – the peanut butter with the rice krispies was definitely my favorite layer.

    TheCoffeeSnob – good to have him in my corner. Most days anyway.

    Mandy and Stacie – thank you!

    Reply
  9. Eliana says

    May 21, 2010 at 11:21 am

    I would not have the will power to say no to these.

    Reply

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It didn’t take much to get me to @mikespastasand It didn’t take much to get me to @mikespastasandwichshoppe when a friend texted me a screenshot of their cheese butter. Up until last week I had never even heard of cheese butter but just two days later, I’m driving an hour round trip to get some. 😂 I was never one to succumb to peer pressure (I didn’t have my first drink until I was 21!), but when it comes to food finds, I am very easily intrigued. After all, that’s how I’ve discovered some of my favorite bites over the years … lardo from @butlerandtheboard, a spicy Italian sausage, and my love of chicharron. If you haven’t visited Mike’s in Nutley, it’s worth a visit. While there, I also got a small tray of meatballs (a bargain at $10!) and a delicious mortadella sandwich that is worth a round trip. ✨
The long, dreary and grey months of the Winter nee The long, dreary and grey months of the Winter need a little bit of color, so here you go. 😍 Love this chest of drawers. Discovered it buried in a local shop and bought it specifically for the green color (one of my favorites). Vintage Coke crate was a $10 score from a garage sale place on Facebook some ten years ago. And the assorted markers in Roy G Biv order (natch) that aren’t used anymore because my kids have sadly left that phase. 🙃
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A friend was taking a trip to Ireland and asked if A friend was taking a trip to Ireland and asked if I wanted her to bring me back anything. Would you believe me if I told you I asked for salt? I love picking up different varieties, whether we’re traveling or I’m just visiting a new shop. Maddie grabbed me a super cute one from her trip to Paris last year, and the Magic Unicorn Salt I get locally is another favorite. What’s yours?
One of us hops like a bunny down the steps, has a One of us hops like a bunny down the steps, has a serious case of FOMO on the daily, gets hiccups more than anyone we know and has perpetual bed head. She’s quite the unique roommate but may be exactly what our home needed. 💛
I haven’t had a bagel in ages, but when I saw th I haven’t had a bagel in ages, but when I saw that @njdotcom had picked six bagel shops at the “best in the state,” and one was reasonably local, all the sudden I needed one. I was never one to fall prey to peer pressure, but I’m very definitely a marketer’s dream. 😂 Alfa Bagels is on Route 10 in Randolph and has a good assortment of bagels, including all the usual suspects, but with a few others like rainbow, Asiago and French Toast throw in for good measure. Their bagels always seem to have a nice chew, which I appreciate and I love their sesame one. My go-to order lately is a double toasted flagel with lox spread and tomato. Their lox spread is a little ho hum, but the bagel is delish. Check them out next time you’ve got a craving (or get motivated by a local news story 😝). What’s your bagel order?
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