Best 7 3 Layer Brownie Goody Bars Recipes

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For those with a sweet tooth and a desire to indulge in a delightful treat, let us embark on a journey to discover the secrets of creating the ultimate 3 Layer Brownie Goody Bars. These bars are a harmonious blend of textures and flavors, featuring a fudgy brownie base, a creamy cheesecake center, and a crispy cookie crust. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this comprehensive guide will lead you through the process of creating these delectable bars, providing you with detailed instructions, helpful tips, and the inspiration to unleash your culinary creativity.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BROWNIE GOODY BARS



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Everything that's irresistible about a candy bar just got rolled into one recipe-brownies on the bottom, frosting and peanuts in the middle and crunchy cereal on top.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 box (16 oz) Betty Crocker™ Supreme original brownie mix
Water, vegetable oil and egg called for on brownie mix box
1 1/4 cups Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting (from 16 oz container)
1/2 cup salted peanuts, coarsely chopped
2 cups crisp rice cereal
2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
1 1/3 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease bottom of 9-inch square pan with shortening or cooking spray. (For easier cutting, line pan with foil, grease bottom and sides of foil). Make and bake brownies as directed on box. Cool completely on cooling rack, about 1 hour 30 minutes.
  • Frost brownies with frosting. Sprinkle with peanuts; refrigerate while making cereal mixture.
  • Measure cereal into large 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 about 1 hour or until set before cutting. Cut into 4 rows by 4 rows. Store tightly covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Carbohydrate 53 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 220 mg, Sugar 37 g, TransFat 0 g

THREE-LAYER CHOCOLATE BROWNIES



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I often serve these hearty, cake-like brownies with a fork for easier eating. The oatmeal crust, fudgy filling and chocolate frosting make them a hit wherever I take them.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 cup quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
1/2 cup butter
2 ounces semisweet chocolate
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
1/4 cup 2% milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
FROSTING:
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, melted
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon 2% milk
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients; beat on low speed until blended. Press into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a large saucepan over low heat, melt butter and chocolate. Remove from the heat; stir in the sugar, eggs, milk and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually stir into the chocolate mixture until smooth. Pour over crust. , Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the top springs back when lightly touched. Cool on wire rack. , In a small bowl, combine the frosting ingredients; beat until smooth. Frost cooled brownies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 209mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

3-LAYER BROWNIE GOODY BARS



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Number Of Ingredients 13

18.3 ounce box brownie mix
1/4 cup water
2/3 cup oil
2 eggs
1 cup canned creamy vanilla frosting (or use your own homemade frosting-see mine below)
1/2 cup salted peanuts, coarsely chopped
2 cups crisp rice cereal
2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
1 1/3 cups (8 oz) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Mom's Vanilla Frosting:1/4 cup margarine, softened
2-3 cups powdered sugar
2 Tbsp milk
1-2 tsp vanilla

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease bottom only of 9-inch square pan with cooking spray or shortening. (For easier cutting, line pan with foil, then grease foil 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.
  • Mom's Vanilla Frosting:
  • Combine all ingredients in a bowl, and mix with hand mixer until fully combined

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 9 serving, Calories 247 kcal

TRADITIONAL BROWNIE GOODY BARS



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Everything that's irresistible about a good candy bar just got rolled into one recipe. What's your favorite part? The brownies on the bottom? The frosting and peanuts in the middle? Or the crunchy cereal on the top?

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h55m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 box Betty Crocker™ fudge brownie mix
Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on brownie mix box
1 container Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting
3/4 cup salted peanuts, coarsely chopped
3 cups crisp rice cereal
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 bag (12 oz) semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray or shortening. (For easier cutting, line pan with foil, then grease foil 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 large 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 6 rows by 4 rows. Store tightly covered at room temperature or in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 44 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 200 mg, Sugar 32 g, TransFat 1 g

THREE-LAYER BARS



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The holidays wouldn't be the same without these rich, candy-like bars. A little goes a long way to satisfying a sweet tooth.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield about 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 cups crushed vanilla wafers (about 60 wafers)
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
FILLING:
3 tablespoons cold milk
3 tablespoons instant vanilla pudding mix
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
TOPPING:
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the butter, cocoa and sugar. Cook and stir over low heat until butter is melted. Stir a small amount of mixture into the egg; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Cook over low heat for 5 minutes or until mixture reaches 160°. Stir in the wafer crumbs, coconut and vanilla. , Press into an ungreased 8-in. square dish. Let stand for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes. , In a small bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in pudding. Spread over crust. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes or until firm. , In a microwave, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. Spread over filling. Refrigerate until serving. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts :

BROWNIE GOODY BARS



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This is easy and yummy! I found this recipe on the side of a brownie box and loved it! I accidently threw it out with the brownie box, and spent months searching the grocery store shelves for it! I finally found it and figured I would add it for safe keeping!

Provided by Cook4_6

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h15m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (19 1/2 ounce) box supreme brownie mix, with pouch Hershey's syrup
1 (16 1/2 ounce) container whipped vanilla frosting
3/4 cup salted peanuts, coursely chopped
3 cups crisp rice cereal
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 (12 ounce) bag semi-sweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Make brownies as directed on package for 13" x 9" pan, and cool completely.
  • Frost brownies with frosting.
  • Sprinkle with peanuts, refrigerate.
  • Measure cereal into large bowl; set aside.
  • Melt peanut butter and chocolate chips in 1-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly.
  • Pour over cereal in bowl, stirring until evenly coated.
  • Spread over frosted brownies.
  • Cool completely in refrigerator before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.8, Fat 20, SaturatedFat 5.3, Sodium 245.1, Carbohydrate 47.5, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 21.6, Protein 6.2

3-LAYER BARS



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My mom got this recipe 30 years ago from a friend of hers who was from Australia. I don't know if this is an Australian dessert, I have heard that it is similar to a Canadian dessert called Nanaimo bars, though. This is a Christmas tradition in my family, but is wonderful anytime!

Provided by Michelle Berteig

Categories     Candy

Time 50m

Yield 60 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1 large egg, beaten
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup baking cocoa (not sweetened)
1 lb powdered sugar
3 1/2 ounces instant vanilla pudding (1 small box)
1/3 cup melted butter
milk, as needed
1 drop yellow food coloring (optional)
1 (12 ounce) package chocolate chips
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • First Layer - Mix all ingredients together to form a crumbly mixture.
  • Press into the bottom of a 9 x 13" pan, pressing firmly.
  • Place pan in the freezer to set while preparing the next layer.
  • Second Layer - Mix the first three ingredients together, using enough milk to make a stiff, frosting-like consistency.
  • If desired, add a drop of yellow food coloring.
  • Do not add too much milk, you want the mixture to be pretty stiff, but still spreadable.
  • Remove the pan from the freezer and scrape the second layer onto the first, spreading as evenly as possible, and then using your hands to press down to smooth.
  • Return pan to freezer.
  • Third Layer - Melt the chocolate chips together with the butter. You can use a double boiler, but I have had good luck using a small saucepan and very low heat, with stirring.
  • Remove the pan from the freezer.
  • Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the second layer.
  • Working quickly (before the chocolate sets), spread the chocolate layer evenly.
  • Return the pan to the freezer for no more than a few minutes. You want the chocolate to begin to set before you cut the bars - but if you wait too long, the chocolate will be too hard and you won't be able to cut through it without it breaking. The point at which the chocolate loses its shine and takes on a dull appearance is the right time to remove the pan from the freezer and cut into small squares.
  • After cutting, return to the freezer to harden completely, then remove from the pan.
  • Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.3, Fat 5.9, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 10.4, Sodium 75.2, Carbohydrate 17.4, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 14.5, Protein 0.9

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.
  • Don't overmix the batter, or the brownies will be tough.
  • Bake the brownies until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached.
  • Let the brownies cool completely before frosting them.
  • If you don't have chocolate chips, you can use chopped nuts, dried fruit, or even candy.
  • For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate instead of semisweet chocolate.
  • If you want chewier brownies, use less flour.
  • For a cakier brownie, use more flour.
  • Add a pinch of salt to the batter to enhance the flavor of the chocolate.
  • Use a toothpick to check the brownies for doneness. Insert the toothpick into the center of the brownies. If it comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached, the brownies are done.

Conclusion:

Three-layer brownie goody bars are a delicious and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a little creativity, you can create a unique and unforgettable dessert that will impress your friends and family. These bars are sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.

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