The Better Brownie

Sometimes we come across a recipe so good, we have to share it, and with Memorial Day just around the corner and all the barbeques that will go on with Harter House meat on the grill, it would be a crime if we didn't share a recipe for a great dessert to have during your holiday festivities.  In addition, Harter House World Flavors has some amazing high quality chocolate for you to use and make this recipe even better!

Brownie & Marshmallow Crunch Bars

For the Brownie Base:
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate
2/3 cup unsalted
1 1/4 cups semisweet chocolate chips, divided
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
4 large eggs, at room temperature
2 cups granulated sugar
2 tsp. vanilla extract

For the Toppings:
1 bag (10½ ounces) miniature marshmallows
1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips
1 cup smooth peanut butter
1 tbsp. unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups crisp rice cereal

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9×13-inch pan.
2. For the brownies: In a medium saucepan, melt the unsweetened chocolate, butter, & 3/4 cup of semisweet chocolate chips over medium heat, stirring occasionally until melted. Set aside to cool for 5 minutes.
3. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. 
4. In a large bowl , whisk the eggs thoroughly. Add the sugar and vanilla and whisk until well combined. Stir the melted ingredients into the egg mixture and mix well. Add in the dry ingredients and mix. Stir in the remaining 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the surface with a spatula. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a tester inserted into the corner of of the pan comes out with moist crumbs.
6. Remove the brownies from the oven and immediately sprinkle the marshmallows over the top. Return the pan to the oven for 3 more minutes.
7. Meanwhile place the milk chocolate chips, peanut butter, and 1 tablespoon of butter in a medium saucepan and melt over low heat. Stir constantly until completely melted the remove from heat. Add the crisp rice cereal and mix well. Allow to cool for 3 minutes.
8. Spread the mixture evenly over the marshmallow layer and refrigerate until chilled before cutting.  (These can be eaten cold or at room temperature.  We preferred them at room temperature.)

as seen on Brown Eyed Baker, adapted from Culinary Concoctions by Peabody, originally from Buttercup Bakes at Home