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Peanut Lover's Brownies Recipe

Indulge in these decadent Peanut Lover's Brownies! A rich, fudgy brownie base topped with a creamy peanut butter frosting and crunchy peanut butter cups. This irresistible treat is perfect for satisfying your peanut butter cravings and making your taste buds sing. Another wonderful taste of home recipe!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 262.5 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
Peanut Lover's Brownies

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Peanut Lover's Brownies

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How to Make Peanut Lover's Brownies

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 13x9x2 inch baking pan with foil, leaving an overhang on the sides to help lift the brownies out later. Grease the foil.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup (1 stick) melted butter, 1 cup graham cracker crumbs, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, and 1/2 cup granulated sugar. Mix until well combined.
  3. Press the crumb mixture firmly into the prepared pan to create the crust. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden.
  4. Let the crust cool completely on a wire rack.
  5. While the crust cools, melt 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1/4 cup butter in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth and melted.
  6. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs, 1 cup granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Add the melted chocolate mixture and whisk until combined.
  7. Gradually add 1/2 cup all-purpose flour to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  8. Spread the brownie batter evenly over the cooled crust.
  9. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
  10. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
  11. For the topping: In a microwave-safe bowl, warm 1 cup creamy peanut butter for 30 seconds. Stir in 8 ounces whipped topping until smooth and combined.
  12. Spread the peanut butter frosting evenly over the cooled brownies.
  13. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the frosting to set.
  14. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup chopped peanut butter cups.
  15. Using the foil overhang, lift the brownies out of the pan. Remove the foil and cut into squares.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

78g

Fat

41g

Carbs

9g

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