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For the brownies; set oven to 325 degrees.
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Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
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In a heavy saucepan bring butter, sugar and water to a boil over medium heat stirring constantly until the butter is melted and sugar is dissolved (about 3 minutes) remove from heat and stir in 2 cups chocolate chips until melted then vanilla; cool slightl.
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In a mixing bowl whisk eggs until blended then add into the slightly cooled chocolate mixture, beating or whisking until thoroughly combined.
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Add in flour, baking soda and salt; add to the egg/chocolate mixture; mix to combine.
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Stir in 1 cup chocolate chips and chopped peanuts.
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Transfer to prepared baking dish.
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Bake for 35-40 minutes (do not overbake).
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Cool completely.
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For the frosting/ganache; in a bowl beat peanut butter with 1/4 cup butter using an electric mixer until well combined.
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Add in powdered sugar, pinch salt, nutmeg, cream and vanilla; beat until smooth and blended.
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Spread over cooled brownies.
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For the chocolate topping; in a saucepan combine the chocolate with 1/4 cup butter; cook stirring over low heat until smooth (this can also be done in the microwave).
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Drizzle the chocolate over the top of the peanut butter ganache, then spread out to cover.
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Chill about 2 hours or until set.
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Cut into squares.
