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Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray the bottom and sides of an 8 by 8-inch pan with cooking spray.
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For the brownies, microwave the butter and unsweetened chocolate in a microwavable bowl at high power until the butter is melted, about 2 minutes.
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Stir until combined, then mix in the vanilla extract.
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Meanwhile, beat the sugar and eggs in a large bowl and add in the chocolate mixture.
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Stir in the flour, baking powder, salt and chocolate chunks.
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Spread the brownie mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
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Bake until the brownies are set and a toothpick inserted in the center of the brownies comes out clean, about 22 to 28 minutes.
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Remove from the oven and let cool for 30 minutes.
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For the peanut butter cookie dough: Add the butter and brown sugar to a large bowl and mix until creamy.
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Mix in the milk and the peanut butter, then stir in the flour and salt.
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Spread the peanut butter cookie dough evenly over the cooled brownies.
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To make the ganache: In a small microwavable bowl, microwave the dark chocolate chips and heavy whipping cream, uncovered, on high for 1 minute, stirring after 30 seconds.
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Continue stirring until the chips are melted and the mixture is smooth.
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Spread the ganache over the peanut butter layer and sprinkle with the chopped peanuts.
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Refrigerate until the dough and ganache are set, about 1 hour.
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Cut into 16 squares and arrange on a serving platter to serve.
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