Step 1

Bake the brownies according to package directions in a 9×9 pan lined with foil.

Step 2

During last 5 minutes of baking, remove from oven and sprinkle chopped peanut butter cups and chopped peanuts on top. Return to oven for remaining 5 minutes to melt the chocolate.

Step 3

As soon as you pull them out of the oven, spread the melty peanut butter cups/peanuts with an off-set spatula to smooth over top. Let brownies cool.

Step 4

Next in a microwave safe bowl combine chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter. Heat in microwave for 1 minute, stirring when done. If needed, continue heating in 20 second increments until chocolate chips are melted.

Step 5

Stir in cereal, vanilla and salt until evenly combined.

Step 6

Pour over brownies and smooth. Chill until chocolate is set, about 2 hours.

Step 7

Cut into squares to serve