Peanut Butter Frosted Brownies
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3.6
Peanut Butter Frosted Brownies
Description
Peanut Butter Frosted Brownies begin with a moist, fudgy chocolate brownie foundation made from melted butter, cocoa powder, and dark chocolate chips, lending a deep chocolate flavor. The batter includes both white and brown sugar for sweetness and a slight chew, with eggs binding the mix and flour providing structure. Once baked and cooled, the brownies are topped with a fluffy peanut butter frosting composed of creamy peanut butter, room-temperature butter, vanilla, heavy cream, and confectioner's sugar, whipped to smoothness. The frosting complements the chocolate with its nutty richness and adds a creamy contrast to the dense brownie.
The method involves melting butter and chocolate together, incorporating the other ingredients carefully, and baking until the top is set but still fudgy inside. After cooling, the peanut butter frosting is prepared by beating the ingredients until light and spreadable, then generously applied over the brownies. This dessert combines familiar flavors in a satisfying texture contrast, suitable for serving at parties or as a comforting homemade dessert.
Ingredients
- 12 Tbsp butter unsalted
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ¾ cup sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar packed
- 2 egg large
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
frosting
- 1 cup peanut butter I use Jiff, creamy
- 5 Tbsp butter unsalted, at room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 5 Tbsp heavy cream possibly a bit more
- 2 1/2 cups confectioner's sugar possibly a bit more, sifted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Line a 9x9 baking pan with parchment paper with long ends so you can lift the brownies out for easier frosting.
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium low heat, and then add the chocolate chips, stirring constantly until they melt too.
- Remove the pan from the heat and whisk in the cocoa powder and sugars and blend well. Whisk in the eggs, one at a time, then the vanilla and salt.
- Fold in the flour and then spread evenly in the pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes. The top should look set and a toothpick inserted in the center should come out without wet batter clinging to it (fudgey crumbs are ok) Try not to over bake.
- Cool the brownies completely before frosting.
- To make the frosting, beat the butter and peanut butter together until fluffy and well combined. Beat in the vanilla and cream, then add the sugar, a cup at a time, and beat until smooth and creamy. If the frosting seems too thin, add a little more sugar, and if the frosting seems too stiff, add a little more cream. Spread generously over the cooled brownies.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 441 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 441kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 58mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 163mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 206mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 42g | 84% |
| Vitamin A | 471IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 48mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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3.6
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