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Peanut Butter Truffle Brownies
5 from 12 votes

Peanut Butter Truffle Brownies

Peanut Butter Truffle Brownies layer a rich chocolate brownie base with a creamy peanut butter filling and a glossy chocolate topping. The brownies are softly baked to a tender texture, then topped with a smooth peanut butter cream made from butter, creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar, and water. A final melted chocolate and butter ganache adds a shiny finishing layer.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 500 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Brownie:
  • 1/2 cup butter melted, unsalted
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Peanut Butter Filling
  • 1/2 cup butter softened, unsalted
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter creamy
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon water
Chocolate Topping:
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup butter unsalted

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Spray an 8x8 inch baking pan with baking spray.
  3. Whisk together melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract.
  4. Whisk in the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder.
  5. Spread batter evenly into greased baking pan.
  6. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes then let cool for 20 minutes.
  7. To your stand mixer add the butter and peanut butter on medium speed until creamy.
  8. On low speed add in powdered sugar and water until creamy.
  9. Spread mixture over the brownies evenly.
  10. In a microwave-safe bowl add the chocolate chips and butter and microwave on 50% power in 30 second increments until completely melted.
  11. Stir the chocolate and butter mixture for 1 minute until the mixture is glossy.
  12. Spread chocolate evenly over the peanut butter filling.
  13. Refrigerate for 30 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Information

Calories 500kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 52g (17%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 32g (49%) Saturated Fat 17g (85%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g (18%) Monounsaturated Fat 10g (50%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 83mg (28%) Sodium 115mg (5%) Potassium 224mg (5%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 43g (86%) Vitamin A 643IU (13%) Calcium 32mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 500

% Daily Value*

Calories 500kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 52g 17%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 32g 49%
Saturated Fat 17g 85%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 10g 50%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 83mg 28%
Sodium 115mg 5%
Potassium 224mg 5%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 43g 86%
Vitamin A 643IU 13%
Calcium 32mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

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