Peanut-Peanut Butter Brownies Recipe

Name: Peanut-Peanut Butter Brownies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 sticks Plus 2 Tablespoons Butter, Room Temperature, Divided; 4-1/2 cups Semi-sweet Chocolate Chips, Divided; 3 ounces, weight Unsweetened Chocolate, Chopped; 1 cup Sugar; 3 whole Eggs; 1-1/2 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract, Divided; 1/2 cups Plus 1 Tablespoon Flour; 1-1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder; 1/2 teaspoons Baking Soda; 3/4 teaspoons Kosher Salt, Divided; 1-1/2 cup Chopped Salted Roasted Peanuts; 1-1/2 cup Chunky Peanut Butter (not Natural); 1 cup Powdered Sugar; 1/4 teaspoons Ground Nutmeg; 1-1/2 Tablespoon Whole Milk

Servings: persons

3 sticks Plus 2 Tablespoons Butter, Room Temperature, Divided
4-1/2 cups Semi-sweet Chocolate Chips, Divided
3 ounces, weight Unsweetened Chocolate, Chopped
1 cup Sugar
3 whole Eggs
1-1/2 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract, Divided
1/2 cups Plus 1 Tablespoon Flour
1-1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
1/2 teaspoons Baking Soda
3/4 teaspoons Kosher Salt, Divided
1-1/2 cup Chopped Salted Roasted Peanuts
1-1/2 cup Chunky Peanut Butter (not Natural)
1 cup Powdered Sugar
1/4 teaspoons Ground Nutmeg
1-1/2 Tablespoon Whole Milk

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Part 1: Brownies
2
Grease a 9 x 13 baking pan. Line the pan with parchment paper, leaving 1-2 inches to hang over the sides. Grease the parchment paper.
3
Melt 2 sticks of butter, 1 2/3 cups of chocolate chips and 3 ounces of unsweetened chocolate in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds until melted and smooth. Let this mixture cool until warm.
4
Use a spatula and stir the sugar, eggs and 1 tablespoon vanilla extract until just mixed. Mix in the melted chocolate mixture.
5
Sift the 1/2 cup flour, baking soda, baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt into the chocolate mixture and stir until just combined.
6
Mix together another 1 2/3 cups chocolate chips, the chopped peanuts and the remaining 1 tablespoon flour. Fold into the chocolate mixture.
7
Pour into the prepared baking pan and bake for 35 minutes at 350 degrees. The center of the brownies will still be soft, but do not overbake.
8
Part 2: Peanut Butter Icing
9
Using a hand mixer, blend peanut butter with 6 tablespoons of butter. Add the powdered sugar, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, nutmeg, milk and 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract. Mix well.
10
When the brownies have cooled, spread the icing over the top of the brownies with a spatula. This can be a little messy, but just make sure that the icing is evenly spread over the brownies.
11
Refrigerate until slightly cool.
12
Part 3: Chocolate Ganache
13
Microwave the remaining chocolate chips with remaining 4 tablespoons of butter, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted and smooth.
14
Pour the ganache over the top of the icing and spread with a spatula.
15
Refrigerate until the ganache is set. Cut into squares and serve.

2141

kcal

Calories

139

Fat

191

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 sticks Plus 2 Tablespoons Butter, Room Temperature, Divided, 4-1/2 cups Semi-sweet Chocolate Chips, Divided, 3 ounces, weight Unsweetened Chocolate, Chopped, 1 cup Sugar, and more.

Yes, Peanut-Peanut Butter Brownies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Peanut-Peanut Butter Brownies

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