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pumpkin brownies

Delicious pumpkin brownies combining rich chocolate with a hint of autumn spices, topped with a crunchy rice crispy 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 prepare brownies 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. Line a 9-inch square pan with parchment or foil and spray with cooking spray.
  2. Make the brownie batter as per package instructions, fold in pumpkin puree, and bake until done. Cool completely.
  3. In a stand mixer, beat softened butter for 2 minutes, then add pumpkin pie spice, vanilla, pumpkin puree, and confectioners sugar. Mix until smooth.
  4. Spread the pumpkin frosting over the cooled brownies.
  5. In a saucepan, melt peanut butter and chocolate chips over low heat, stirring continuously. Remove from heat.
  6. Add cereal to the chocolate mixture, stir until evenly coated, then spread over the frosting layer. Refrigerate for 1 hour before slicing.

Notes

Enjoy these seasonal pumpkin brownies as a festive treat!