Peanut Butter N Fudge Brownies Recipe

Indulge in decadent Peanut Butter N Fudge Brownies! This irresistible recipe, adapted from a Pillsbury Bake-Off winner, layers rich chocolate brownie batter with creamy peanut butter swirls and a luscious fudge frosting. Get ready for a taste sensation that's perfect for any occasion.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 259.8 kcal
Protein 9g
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Ingredients for Peanut Butter N Fudge Brownies

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How to Make Peanut Butter N Fudge Brownies

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 13x9 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together 2 cups granulated sugar and 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter until light and fluffy.
  3. Add 4 large eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. Add 2 teaspoons vanilla extract. Blend well.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  7. Stir in 1 ½ cups peanut butter chips.
  8. In a medium bowl, cream together ½ cup peanut butter and ⅓ cup (⅔ stick) unsalted butter until smooth.
  9. Add ⅓ cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour, ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract, and 2 large eggs.
  10. Blend well.
  11. Spread half of the chocolate batter into the prepared pan.
  12. Spread the peanut butter mixture evenly over the chocolate batter.
  13. Spread the remaining chocolate batter evenly over the peanut butter mixture.
  14. For a marbled effect, use a knife to gently swirl the layers together in wide curves.
  15. Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs and the brownies begin to pull away from the sides of the pan.
  16. Cool completely in the pan.
  17. While the brownies cool, prepare the frosting: In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate and 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, stirring constantly until smooth.
  18. Remove from heat and stir in 2 cups powdered sugar, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract, and enough water (about 2-4 tablespoons) to reach your desired consistency.
  19. Frost the cooled brownies and cut into bars.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

96g

Fat

36g

Carbs

10g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Peanut Butter N Fudge Brownies?

Peanut Butter N Fudge Brownies takes about 90 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 70 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Peanut Butter N Fudge Brownies?

Peanut Butter N Fudge Brownies has approximately 259.8 calories per serving, with about 9 g protein, 10 g carbohydrates and 21 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Peanut Butter N Fudge Brownies?

The key ingredients for Peanut Butter N Fudge Brownies are Sugar, Butter, Eggs, Vanilla, Flour, Unsweetened Cocoa. See the full list with measurements above.

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