Best Peanut Butter Layered Brownies Recipe

Ingredients for Best Peanut Butter Layered Brownies

• 6 ounces unsweetened chocolate
• 1 ¾ cups (3 ½ sticks) unsalted butter
• Sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 2 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
• All Purpose Flour
• ½ cup chopped walnuts
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 4 ounces semisweet chocolate
• ¼ cup milk (plus more as needed)

How to Make Best Peanut Butter Layered Brownies

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 13x9 inch baking pan.
2. **Brownie Layer:**
3. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 6 ounces unsweetened chocolate and ¾ cup (1 ½ sticks) unsalted butter. Microwave on high for 1 ½ minutes, or until melted. Stir until smooth.
4. Stir in 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar until well combined.
5. Beat in 4 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract.
6. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour and ½ cup chopped walnuts.
7. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
8. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
9. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
10. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before adding the next layer.
11. **Peanut Butter Layer:**
12. In a medium bowl, cream together 1 cup creamy peanut butter, 3 tablespoons (⅓ stick) unsalted butter, 1 cup powdered sugar, and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.
13. Gradually add ¼ cup milk, or more as needed, to reach a spreadable consistency.
14. Spread the peanut butter mixture evenly over the cooled brownie layer.
15. **Top Chocolate Layer:**
16. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 4 ounces semisweet chocolate and ¼ cup (½ stick) unsalted butter. Microwave on high for 1 ½ minutes, or until melted. Stir until smooth.
17. Spread the melted chocolate evenly over the peanut butter layer.
18. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the chocolate to set before cutting and serving.