How to Make Rice Krispy Treats - My Favorite Version

Make some melt-in-our-mouth rice krispy treat bars using this recipe.  People will wonder why they are so delicious.  My roommate made these in college years ago and I wondered why hers were so much better than the ones I always made.  Her secret, A WHOLE STICK OF BUTTER.  Yes, instead of just three tablespoons, use a whole stick.  No one will complain, I promise.  I'm sure just double the butter would work, but I like it this way.

The Best Rice Krispy Treats Ever

1 stick of butter (I prefer salted for this recipe)
1 bag of mini marshmallows, about 10 oz (they melt faster)
6 1/2 cups Crispy Rice Cereal (any brand works)

Put your butter in a large saucepan on low until it melts.  Add the marshmallows and stir on low.  Pour in the cereal.  Sometimes I add more cereal if I want the treats crispier.  You can easily double this dessert and pour into a half sheet jelly roll pan.  I always have these ingredients on hand just in case I have only 5 minutes to make dessert.

Peanut Butter Crunch Brownies - Award winning Recipe

I really only share the best of the best recipes.  These brownies are to die for.  My sister Becca found this recipe in KSL newspaper some sixteen years ago and this was given an award for one of the top brownie recipes tested.  Thanks Becca for making these for so many family parties!

Here it is...

Peanut Butter Crunch Brownies
1 c. butter
2 c. sugar
6 T. cocoa
4 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/3 c. all purpose flour
One 7 oz jar marshmallow cream
1 c. creamy peanut butter
2 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips
3 c. crispy rice cereal

Cream together softened butter and sugar; add cocoa.  Beat in eggs one at a time.  Add vanilla extract.  In a separate bowl mix the flour and salt.  Slowly add the flour and salt mixture to the wet ingredients.  Pour this into a 9x13 baking dish and bake for 350 degrees for 25 minutes.  Cool completely.  Spread marshmallow cream over the brownies.  Next, melt the chocolate chips carefully in the microwave or using a water bath over the stove.  Mix the peanut butter into the chocolate.  Now add the crispy rice cereal to the chocolate peanut butter mixture.  Spread this over the marshmallow creme layer.  Cool and store in the refrigerator. Once the brownies are firm cut into one inch squares and place in muffin liners.  Because they are so thick a one inch piece is plenty - although it's hard to just eat just one!