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Three Layer Brownies Recipe

Get ready to be amazed! This Three Layer Brownie recipe is a showstopper – rich dark chocolate brownie layers, swirled with creamy peanut butter, and topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. It's unbelievably easy (yes, really!), using convenient brownie mix and canned frosting, yet tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen. This recipe was highly guarded by a neighbor (I had to do 2 weeks of pet-sitting to get it!), and for good reason. The secret? Dark chocolate brownie mix is KEY—don't substitute! Make it the night before to allow the flavors to meld and achieve the perfect texture. Prepare to be wowed – and watch it disappear!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 385 kcal
Protein 10g
Rating 5.0 (5 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Three Layer Brownies

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How to Make Three Layer Brownies

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare one box (15.25 oz) of dark chocolate brownie mix according to package directions. Pour batter into a greased 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs. Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle 1 cup of peanut butter chips evenly over the warm brownies.
  3. Cover with a cookie sheet and let stand for 5 minutes to melt the chips slightly.
  4. Remove the cookie sheet and carefully spread the melted peanut butter chips evenly over the brownie layer using a spatula.
  5. Let cool completely until the peanut butter layer is firm.
  6. Once the peanut butter layer is firm, frost the brownies evenly with 1 (16 ounce) container of cream cheese frosting.
  7. Cover and refrigerate overnight (at least 8 hours) to allow flavors to blend and the frosting to set.
  8. Serve at room temperature. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

149g

Fat

24g

Carbs

16g

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