Crunchy Cookies and Cream Brownie Bar

Summary: The to-try list is just way more gratifying. And in keeping with the mood, I cherry-picked the easiest one to make – you know, something perfectly suited for the lazy baker in me. These don’t take much effort. If the lazy me can muster up the energy, you can too. Trust me, you will be well rewarded.

Ingredients: 

BROWNIE BASE:

• 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter
• 1 3/4 cups semisweet chocolate chips, divided
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 teaspoon instant espresso powder or 2 tablespoons brewed coffee (optional)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup all-purpose flour

TOPPING:

• 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 1/2 cups Nutella
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 1/2 cups Cookies and Cream cereal

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