Ingredients for Katzen's Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- All Purpose Flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped peanuts
- 2 cups peanut butter chips (1 cup for batter, ½ cup for topping)
- ½ cup peanut butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup milk + more as needed
- Vanilla Extract
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How to Make Katzen's Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 13x9 inch baking pan.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter.
- Stir in 2 cups granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Beat in 4 large eggs, one at a time, until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, beating until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Stir in 1 cup chopped peanuts and 1 cup peanut butter chips.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan.
- In a separate microwave-safe bowl, melt ½ cup peanut butter in the microwave for about 20 seconds, or until softened.
- Drop spoonfuls of the melted peanut butter over the brownie batter. Alternatively, pour it over and swirl with a knife to create a marble effect. Ensure the knife cuts through both the peanut butter and brownie batter to create swirls.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
- Let cool completely in the pan before frosting.
- For the frosting: Melt ¼ cup unsalted butter in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Stir in ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder.
- Add 2 cups powdered sugar and ¼ cup milk. Beat on medium speed until smooth and spreadable. Add more milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, if needed to reach desired consistency.
- Spread frosting evenly over cooled brownies and sprinkle with ½ cup peanut butter chips.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
9 g
Sugar
146g
Fat
51g
Carbs
15g
