5.0 from 12 votes
Peanut Butter Truffle Brownies
Peanut Butter Truffle Brownies are a rich triple layer treat with a chewy brownie base, creamy peanut butter middle, and chocolate topping.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 500 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Brownie:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter , melted
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Peanut Butter Filling
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter , softened
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon water
Chocolate Topping:
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Spray an 8x8 inch baking pan with baking spray.
- Whisk together melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Whisk in the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Spread batter evenly into greased baking pan.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes then let cool for 20 minutes.
- To your stand mixer add the butter and peanut butter on medium speed until creamy.
- On low speed add in powdered sugar and water until creamy.
- Spread mixture over the brownies evenly.
- In a microwave-safe bowl add the chocolate chips and butter and microwave on 50% power in 30 second increments until completely melted.
- Stir the chocolate and butter mixture for 1 minute until the mixture is glossy.
- Spread chocolate evenly over the peanut butter filling.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes before slicing and serving.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
500kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
52g
(17%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
32g
(49%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
83mg
(28%)
Sodium
115mg
(5%)
Potassium
224mg
(6%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
43g
(86%)
Vitamin A
643IU
(13%)
Calcium
32mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Servings
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.