I am home and overwhelmed at the amazingness that is the Betty Crocker Kitchens.
I'll be writing multiple posts (and sharing multiple recipes!) about the kitchens, the company culture and the fun we had, because there's just so much to share. (Plus, I'm waiting for a few Betty Crocker goodies to arrive so I can do a giveaway. Thanks, General Mills!)
[NOTE: In the interest of full disclosure: General Mills covered all the costs of my trip to Minnesota. Thanks again, General Mills!]
Today, I thought I'd whet your appetite (=D) by telling you about The Brownie Goody Bars. (Did you just hear the angels sing? Yes. Yes, you did.)
Of all the fabulousness that we mixed and stirred and cooked and baked, these beauties were my absolute favorites.
Here I am sticking my hand in the chocolate. I kept getting busted for tasting stuff out of turn, but that's not important right now. 😉
Here's the recipe. Just trust me on the deliciousness of these Chocolaty Gifts from God Himself.
Brownie Goody Bars
- 1 box (1lb. 2.4 oz.) Betty Crocker Original Supreme Premium brownie mix.
- Water, vegetable oil and egg called for on brownie mix box
- 1 cup Betty Crocker Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting (from 16 ox. container)
- 1/2 cup salted peanuts, coarsely chopped
- 2 cups crisp rice cereal
- 2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 1/3 cups (8oz.) semisweet chocolate chips
- Heat oven to 350 degrees (325 for dark non-stick pan). Grease bottom of a 9-inch square pan with cooking spray or shortening (for easier cutting, line pan with foil, then grease foin on bottom only of pan.)
- Make and bake brownies as directed on box. Cool completely.
- Frost brownies with frosting. Sprinkle with peanuts; Refrigerate while making cereal mixture.
- Measure cereal into medium 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. Refrigerate 1 hour or until set before cutting. For bars, cut into 4 rows by 4 rows. Store tightly covered at room temperature or in refrigerator.
Busted again!
(Video by blog-buddy and phenomenal photographer, Nika of Nika's Culinaria. Thanks, Nika, my friend.)
You are fun and EASY to shoot so it was all my pleasure! Was amazing to get to know you – its so wonderful to make a new friend (who is so much fun!)
Definitely a future in tv! And now I see where Amy gets those lips.
Marta, you are awesome!!! And like they say in Cuban, Estas acabando!!!!
Hahahahah…love you!jana
Nika,It was MY pleasure. You are so fun to be with and so amazingly talented. Thank you again, my friend.
Besos,
Marta
I’m glad you said “lips.” =D
Ody,There’s more to come. I think it’s more like I’m just “empezando….”
Love you MORE. 😉
you are adorable! do they really expect you not to taste as you go…? i’m usually not hungry anymore by the time i finish cooking/baking. (oh, and ava and i will be making those brownie bars, for sure!)
OH, man, I was just craving something with peanut butter. It’s hard to only look at those pictures without tasting!
OMG that looks SO good! I betcha I turn this into a cupcake! LOL You are just too cute. Congratulations on this – it must’ve been a blast! I can’t wait to see more. And I’m digging that red apron and the nails dahling! 😀 xoxo
marta seriously i dont see any reason why you couldnt have your own cooking show i think you would be great at it. i know i would watch.
Such fun! Loved the video! And I agree,those bars were one of my faves!It was great to meet you!
~Liz
Those brownie goody bars look Yummy….I will need to try those and soon…..What are you making in the photo? It looks like a brownie on a stick dipped in chocolate and the top dipped in sprinkles. I think I will need that recipe too…..
You are too cute! Seriously, your smile is so infectious, you know that? So thankful for the opportunity to meet you and get to know you a little better. Loved every minute with Betty!
stephanie,Truthfully, they let us taste EVERYTHING. And then served us lunch! All amazing stuff made with their products.
(I can be adorable when I put my mind to it. =D)
jackie,I’m not a big fan of peanut butter, but there was the perfect chocolate-to-peanut-butter ratio in these to give it a sublime flavor and texture. (<–I can't believe I wrote that. I sound like I'm at a wine tasting!)
Luly,I can totally see you turning this into a cupcake. You have that kind of baking talent!
I have decided to only wear a red apron from now on. Goes with my nails. 😉
jose,Thanks. I know I can be entertaining, but I can’t get over seeing my big, round face on film.
“Is the moon out early? Or is that your head?”
=D
Liz,Thanks. I am in awe of you! Great to meet you, too. Love your site!
Besos,
Marta
Carmela,They were amazing!
Here’s the recipe:
http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/brownies-on-a-stick/d03cb0c5-d1d2-4d6c-ada9-0831f47613f6
QuatroMama,It was an honor and a treat to spend time in the BC Kitchens in the company of such distinguished bloggers.
Besos,
Marta