Chocolate and Peanut Butter Lover’s Brownies

Chocolate and Peanut Butter Lover’s Brownies-fudgy brownies with a layer of peanut butter, a layer of chocolate ganache, AND peanut butter cups on top! These brownies are too good to be true!

From Two Peas and Their Pod

The brownies are rich, fudgy, and every chocolate lover’s dream. I would be content with just the brownie layer, but does Jess stop there, NO! She adds a peanut butter filling, chocolate ganache topping, and chopped up peanut butter cups on top! Chocolate and peanut butter BLISS!

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If you love chocolate and peanut butter, you will go CRAZY for these brownies! They are to die for!

Yield: Serves 10-12

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 1 1/2 hours
 

Ingredients:

For the Brownies:

• 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
• 3 1/2 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs, plus 1 egg yolk, lightly beaten
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2/3 cup chocolate chips

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For the Peanut Butter Filling:

• 1 cup creamy peanut butter, melted
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil

Ganache Topping:

• 8 ounces milk chocolate, chopped
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 1/2 cups chopped peanut butter cups

Directions:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
• For the brownies, add the butter and chopped chocolate to a microwave-safe bowl and microwave until melted, 30-60 seconds. Once the chocolate is semi-melted, stir constantly to melt the rest. Set aside and allow the mixture to cool for 5 minutes.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter-chocolate mixture and granulated sugar. Whisk in the eggs, egg yolk, and vanilla extract, stirring until a smooth batter forms. With a large spoon, mix in the dry ingredients until combined. Stir in the chocolate chips. Add the batter to the baking dish. Bake until the brownies are set and no longer jiggly in the middle, 25-30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let them cool for 30 minutes.

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• For the peanut butter filling, stir together the melted peanut butter, powdered sugar, and coconut oil until smooth. The peanut butter will be warm and will melt the coconut oil, so stir until melted. Pour the filling over the brownies, using a spatula to spread it around the top. Let cool completely and firm up, about 20 minutes.
• For the ganache, add the chocolate to a large bowl. Heat the cream in a small saucepan over medium heat just until it bubbles around the edges. Remove the cream from the heat and pour it over the chocolate. Let the mixture stand for 30 seconds, then stir until the chocolate melts and a smooth ganache comes together, about 1-2 minutes. Pour it over the top of the brownies, then cover with the chopped peanut butter cups. Let the brownies sit for 30 minutes before cutting.

Note-the brownies will stay fresh for 2 to 3 days at room temperature if covered or kept in an airtight container. You can also keep them in the fridge, they will last a few days longer.