Layered Peanut Butter Brownies

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Chill time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 25 mins

  • Servings

    20 brownies

  • Calories

    476 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Layered Peanut Butter Brownies

These delicious homemade peanut butter brownies combine a chocolate brownie layer with a peanut butter layer, all topped with a chocolate ganache on top!

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Ingredients

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Brownie Layer

  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup salted butter melted
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp salt

Peanut Butter Layer

  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • ½ cup butter softened
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 TBS milk or cream

Chocolate Topping

  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocholate chips
  • ½ cup butter sliced into 1 TBS pieces
  • 1 TBS milk
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Instructions

Brownies

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and spray a 9" x 13" baking pan with non-stick cooking spray or parchment paper.
  2. Combine sugar, melted butter, cocoa powder, vanilla, and eggs and mix well.
  3. Add flour and salt and mix until just combined.
  4. Spread the brownie batter evenly in the bottom of the prepared pan then bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Allow brownies to cool completely.

Peanut Butter Layer

  1. While brownies are cooling, combine powdered sugar, butter, peanut butter, and milk in a mixing bowl and beat about 2 minutes until it is smooth and fluffy.
  2. Spread the peanut butter mixture evenly over the cooled brownies.

Chocolate Topping

  1. Melt chocolate chips and butter in the microwave for 30 seconds, stir, then repeat until chips are melted and mixture is smooth. Allow it to cool for 10 minutes, then add 1 tablespoon of milk and mix well. It should be an easily spreadable consistency.
  2. Spread melted chocolate over peanut butter layer then cover and refrigerate until chocolate layer is firm.
  3. Cut into squares and serve! Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Notes

  • Make sure the the brownie layer is completely cool before adding the peanut butter or the peanut butter will melt right off.
  • Add a piece of parchment paper to the baking pan before adding in the brownie batter to make it easier to remove the brownies from the pan when you’re ready. This makes them much easier to cut!
  • Make a small batch by halving the recipe and baking these an 8×8 square baking pan for 25-30 minutes instead of the written baking time.
  • Store any leftover chewy peanut butter brownies (if there are any) covered in the fridge for up to a week. You can either eat them chilled directly out of the fridge or let them come to room temperature before enjoying.
  • Freeze leftover brownies. Once brownies are chilled, cut into squares and add into a freezer safe container and store in the freezer for up to three months. When you’re ready to enjoy, let thaw at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before eating.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 476kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 50g (17%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 30g (46%) Saturated Fat 17g (85%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 87mg (29%) Sodium 250mg (10%) Potassium 218mg (6%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 39g (78%) Vitamin A 634IU (13%) Calcium 34mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20brownies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 476 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 476kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 50g 17%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 30g 46%
Saturated Fat 17g 85%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 87mg 29%
Sodium 250mg 10%
Potassium 218mg 5%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 39g 78%
Vitamin A 634IU 13%
Calcium 34mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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