5 from 22 votes
Peanut Butter Brownies
Peanut Butter Brownies feature a classic boxed brownie base topped with a creamy peanut butter layer and finished with a smooth melted chocolate topping and sprinkles. The peanut butter adds richness and a smooth texture that complements the moist brownies beneath. This layered dessert showcases a balance between fudgy brownies, sweet peanut butter frosting, and chocolate glaze, perfect for those looking to enhance a simple brownie with a nutty twist.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings:
16
Calories:
332 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 box brownie mix family size, around 18-20 ounces
- egg as called for on brownie mix box
- oil
- water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 12 tablespoons butter softened, divided use
- 3/4 cup peanut butter creamy
- 2 cups powdered sugar sifted
- 2 teaspoons milk or cream or water
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chocolate sprinkles
Instructions
- Line a 9"x9" or 9"x13" pan with foil, leaving an overhang on the sides. Coat with cooking spray.
- Prepare the brownie mix with the eggs, oil and water as called for on the package. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Let the brownies cool completely.
- In a medium bowl with a mixer, beat 8 tablespoons of the butter until fluffy. Add the peanut butter powdered sugar and milk. Beat until thoroughly combined.
- Spread the peanut butter mixture evenly over the brownies.
- Place the chocolate chips and remaining 4 tablespoons of butter in a bowl. Microwave in 30 second increments until melted. Stir until smooth. Let the chocolate sit for 5 minutes at room temperature or until it's lukewarm.
- Spread the chocolate evenly over the peanut butter layer. Quickly add the sprinkles on top. Chill for at least 30 minutes. Use the foil overhang to lift the brownies out of the pan. Cut into squares and serve.
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Notes
- You can use a 9"x9" pan for thicker brownies or a 9"x13" pan for thinner portions.
- Adding vanilla extract to the brownie mix enhances the overall flavor.
- Chilling the brownies after topping helps the chocolate layer set for clean slices.
- This recipe was adapted from Betty Crocker.
Nutrition Information
Calories
332kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
52g
(17%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
23mg
(8%)
Sodium
225mg
(9%)
Potassium
144mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
40g
(80%)
Vitamin A
270IU
(5%)
Calcium
15mg
(2%)
Iron
1.8mg
(10%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 332
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 332kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 225mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 144mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 40g | 80% |
| Vitamin A | 270IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.