Best 9 Peanut Butter Cream Topped Brownies Recipes

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Chocolate and peanut butter are a classic flavor combination that needs no introduction. Soft and chewy brownies topped with a creamy peanut butter icing are the ultimate treat for sweet tooths everywhere. With several recipes available online, finding the best one for your taste can be a challenge. This article compares different peanut butter cream topped brownie recipes, taking into account factors such as texture, richness, ease of preparation, and the unique flavor each recipe offers. Our goal is to provide a comprehensive guide to help home bakers create the perfect peanut butter cream topped brownies, impressing their family and friends with their culinary skills.

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LAYERED PEANUT BUTTER BROWNIES



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The combination of chocolate and peanut butter makes these brownies a real crowd-pleaser. They're so good, they won a ribbon at the fair. -Margaret McNeil, Germantown, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup butter, melted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups sugar
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk chocolate chips
FILLING:
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
2 tablespoons 2% milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, butter and vanilla until smooth. Whisk together the dry ingredients; gradually add to egg mixture. Stir in chocolate chips. Set aside 1 cup for topping. Spread remaining batter into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. , In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, peanut butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in egg and milk on low just until combined. Carefully spread over batter. Drop reserved batter by tablespoonfuls over filling. Cut through batter with a knife to swirl. , Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes (do not overbake). Cool on a wire rack. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 120mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

PEANUT BUTTER CREAM-TOPPED BROWNIES



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I got this recipe out of my local newspaper in 1998. It is from Hershey's/Reese's. I've looked on their website and they do not have this recipe posted there. These are very rich and delicious!!

Provided by Jadelabyrinth

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons margarine or 2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons water
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup margarine or 1/4 cup butter
2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
3 -4 tablespoons light cream or 3 -4 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 teaspoons butter

Steps:

  • BROWNIES: Preheat your oven to 325°F Grease a 9 inch square baking pan.
  • In a medium sauce pan, combine the sugar, butter, and water. Cook on low heat, stirring to prevent burning, until it boils. Remove the pan from the heat.
  • Add the chocolate chips; stir until completely melted.
  • Next, add the eggs and vanilla. Mix with a spoon until well blended.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the dry ingredients (flour, salt, baking soda). Add to the chocolate mixture, make sure it is mixed in well.
  • Pour the batter into the 9 inch pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the brownies begin to pull away from the sides of the pan. Do not over bake. Cool completely.
  • PEANUT BUTTER CREAM: Beat the butter and peanut butter in a medium bowl.
  • Alternately add the powdered sugar and light cream, mixing it to spreading consistency.
  • Frost the brownies once they are completely cool.
  • CHOCOLATE GLAZE: Using a small microwave safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and the butter on high for about 45 seconds. Stir the mixture until the chips are completely melted.
  • Drizzle the glaze over the frosted brownies. Refrigerate until chocolate is set. Cut into 24 bars.
  • Cover and store the brownies in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.7, Fat 11, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 17.6, Sodium 114.5, Carbohydrate 23.1, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 18.4, Protein 3.2

PEANUT BUTTER BROWNIES II



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These brownies bake up gooey, and are a BIG hit with my family and friends! Has been a family recipe for years. I undercook them just a little, and cutting with a plastic knife works well.

Provided by Tara

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Brownie Recipes     Nut Brownie Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups white sugar
3 eggs
1 cup butter, melted
2 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup milk chocolate chips
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
¾ cup creamy peanut butter
¼ cup white sugar
1 egg
2 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • In a large bowl, beat 2 cups sugar and 3 eggs together until foamy. Stir in the butter and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; stir into the egg mixture. Stir in the chocolate chips. Reserve one cup of the batter, and spread the rest into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  • In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, peanut butter, 1/4 cup of sugar 1 egg and milk until smooth and creamy. Carefully spread the peanut butter batter over the layer of chocolate batter. Drop reserved chocolate batter, by tablespoonfuls onto the peanut butter layer. Cut through the batter with a knife to swirl.
  • Bake for 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, or until brownies are set when shaken gently. Cool completely before cutting into bars. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 668 calories, Carbohydrate 63.3 g, Cholesterol 148.6 mg, Fat 43.7 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 12.5 g, SaturatedFat 23.4 g, Sodium 406.1 mg, Sugar 47 g

CHEWY PEANUT BUTTER BROWNIES



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These brownies have been a favorite in my family since I was a small child. Because they're so popular, I usually double the recipe. Great with chocolate frosting!

Provided by Jo

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Brownie Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup peanut butter
⅓ cup margarine, softened
⅔ cup white sugar
½ cup packed brown sugar
2 egg
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C ). Grease a 9x9 inch baking pan.
  • In a medium bowl, cream together peanut butter and margarine. Gradually blend in the brown sugar, white sugar, eggs, and vanilla; mix until fluffy. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; stir into the peanut butter mixture until well blended.
  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes in preheated oven, or until the top springs back when touched. Cool, and cut into 16 squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.1 calories, Carbohydrate 22.8 g, Cholesterol 23.3 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 158.5 mg, Sugar 15.9 g

SUPER PEANUT BUTTER FILLED BROWNIES



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My most-requested dessert recipe. Moist brownie bottom topped with a thick peanut butter filling and topped off with a chocolate glaze. Please watch the brownies carefully and remove from the oven when toothpick comes out with moist crumbs clinging to it. If your toothpick comes out completely clean then they are overbaked and you will end up with a "cake-like" brownie. Glass pyrex baking pans have yielded the best results in my experience. Note: This recipe doubles beautifully!

Provided by shimmerchk

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 ounces unsweetened high quality chocolate
1/2 cup unsalted butter
2 eggs
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 ounce semisweet chocolate (1/2 square)
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 -3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1 ounce semisweet baking chocolate
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • In a small saucepan, melt unsweetened and semisweet chocolates with butter over low heat, set aside to cool slightly.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat eggs and sugar until light and pale colored. Mix in 1 tsp vanilla.
  • Add flour, salt and melted chocolate.
  • Stir to combine.
  • Pour into a greased 9 in square baking pan.
  • Bake at 350 for 20 - 25 minutes or until brownies test done with toothpick coming clean but with moist crumbs clinging to it.
  • Do not overbake.
  • Cool.
  • For filling, add peanut butter and butter in a mixing bowl and mix until thoroughly combined and smooth. Note: You will get a much taller filling (as pictured) if you whip this with an electric mixture to incorporate lots of air.
  • Slowly add powdered sugar, mixture will be a bit crumbly.
  • Blend in cream until mixture is fluffy and reaches desired spreading consistency.
  • Spread over cooled brownies, cover and chill until firm.
  • For glaze, melt chocolate and butter in saucepan, stir until smooth.
  • Drizzle over the filling.
  • Chill well before cutting.
  • Let sit at room temperature for 10 - 15 minutes before serving.
  • You don't want to serve these ice cold out of the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 453.4, Fat 28.2, SaturatedFat 14.7, Cholesterol 81, Sodium 205.6, Carbohydrate 49.4, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 40.5, Protein 6.4

PEANUT BUTTER BROWNIES



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A friend shared this peanutty brownie recipe with me when I was a teen, and I've been making them ever since. They're scrumptious!-Linda Wales, Millerton, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2/3 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup peanut butter
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup baking cocoa
2 teaspoons baking powder

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream butter, peanut butter, sugar and vanilla. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine flour, cocoa and baking powder; add to creamed mixture just until blended. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 22-28 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs (do not overbake). Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 129mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

PEANUT BUTTER BROWNIES



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Joanna Gaines of Magnolia Table in Waco, Texas, developed this recipe for a layered treat that combines the best of a brownie, a candy bar and an ice cream sandwich. The fudgy texture of brownies makes a perfect base for peanut butter and a fluffy chocolate topping. You can use a different chocolate frosting or glaze for the top layer, depending on what ingredients you have on hand.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     snack, cookies and bars, finger foods, dessert

Time 45m

Yield 24 servings (1 9-by-13-inch baking pan)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Cooking spray
1 cup/225 grams unsalted butter (2 sticks)
1/3 cup/30 grams unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups/400 grams granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups/190 grams all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 (16-ounce/455 gram) jar creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup/115 grams unsalted butter (1 stick)
10 large marshmallows (about 65 grams)
4 cups/500 grams confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup/80 milliliters whole milk
1/4 cup/25 grams unsweetened cocoa powder

Steps:

  • Prepare the brownies: Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 9-by-13-inch pan lightly with cooking spray and line it with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on the two long sides.
  • In a small saucepan, heat the butter and cocoa over low heat until the butter melts, about 5 minutes. Whisk to combine then set aside to cool, 5 minutes.
  • In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the granulated sugar, flour and salt. Add the butter mixture and beat on medium speed until well blended, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the eggs one by one, incorporating each before adding the next, then add the vanilla and mix until combined.
  • Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared pan. Bake until a tester inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Let the brownies cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • Prepare the topping: Add the peanut butter to a microwave-safe bowl and microwave until softened, about 15 seconds. Stir it well to distribute heat evenly then spread it in an even layer on top of the brownies. Freeze the brownies for at least 30 minutes.
  • Prepare the frosting: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and marshmallows over medium heat, stirring often, until both are melted and no lumps remain, about 5 minutes. Add the confectioners' sugar, milk and cocoa, and whisk until smooth, about 2 minutes.
  • Spread the frosting over the peanut butter layer and freeze for 30 minutes.
  • Remove the brownies from the pan: First, cut the brownies away from the pan edge on both short sides, then lift them out using the parchment paper handles. Cut into 24 squares. Keep refrigerated.

OUTRAGEOUS STACKED PEANUT BUTTER BROWNIES



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Outrageous is the winning word when it comes to these over-the-top peanut butter stack brownies. They're everything you'd want in a sweet-inspired bite and bring all the flavor with just 10 minutes of prep. Simply stack one good thing after the other, finish it off in the oven and enjoy.

Provided by By Cindy Rahe

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ peanut butter cookie mix
Vegetable oil, water and egg called for on cookie mix pouch
1 box (19.9 oz) Betty Crocker™ dark chocolate fudge brownie mix
Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on brownie mix box
16 peanut butter creme-filled sandwich cookies
8 Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, unwrapped
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (for drizzle, optional)
1 tablespoon coconut oil (for drizzle, optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 13x9-inch pan, and line with cooking parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the two longer sides.
  • In medium bowl, make peanut butter cookie dough as directed on pouch.
  • In another medium bowl, make brownie batter as directed on box.
  • Crumble cookie dough in pan; using offset spatula, press and spread cookie dough into thin even layer. Top cookie dough layer with even layer of sandwich cookies and candies. Spread brownie batter over top of cookie dough, sandwich cookies and peanut butter cups to cover completely.
  • Bake about 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in brownie comes out with few sticky crumbs. Cool completely on cooling rack. To make the optional peanut butter drizzle, mix peanut butter and coconut oil in small microwavable bowl and microwave uncovered on High at 30-second intervals until thin enough to drizzle. Drizzle over bars. Cut into 6 rows by 4 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 250 mg, Sugar 30 g, TransFat 0 g

THREE-LAYER PEANUT BUTTER BROWNIES RECIPE BY TASTY



Three-Layer Peanut Butter Brownies Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: nonstick cooking spray, unsalted butter, semisweet chocolate chip, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, kosher salt, large eggs, all purpose flour, dark cocoa powder, powdered sugar, peanut butter, unsalted butter, crispy rice cereal, milk chocolate chips, heavy cream, flaky sea salt

Provided by Katie Aubin

Categories     Desserts

Yield 9 brownies

Number Of Ingredients 17

nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
2 sticks unsalted butter, cubed
1 ½ cups semisweet chocolate chip, divided
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
¾ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 ¼ cups all purpose flour
⅓ cup dark cocoa powder
2 cups powdered sugar
1 cup peanut butter
1 stick unsalted butter, melted
1 cup crispy rice cereal
8 oz milk chocolate chips
¾ cup heavy cream, hot
flaky sea salt, for garnish

Steps:

  • Make the brownies: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a 9-inch (23-cm) square baking pan with parchment paper and grease with nonstick spray.
  • Add the butter and 1 cup of the chocolate chips to a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 1½ minutes, then let sit for 3 minutes before whisking until smooth. Add the granulated and brown sugars, vanilla, and salt. Whisk to combine. Whisk in the eggs until fully incorporated.
  • Sift the flour and cocoa powder into the bowl and fold to combine with a spatula. Add the remaining ½ cup chocolate chips and fold to incorporate.
  • Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached. Let cool completely.
  • Make the peanut butter filling: In a medium bowl, use a rubber spatula to mix together the powdered sugar and peanut butter until crumbly. Add the melted butter and mix with an electric hand mixer until smooth.
  • Scoop the peanut butter filling on top of the cooled brownies and use offset spatula to spread in an even layer. Sprinkle the crispy rice cereal on top. Freeze for 30 minutes.
  • Make the chocolate ganache: Add the chocolate chips to a medium heatproof bowl. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate chips and whisk until the chips are melted and the ganache is smooth.
  • Pour the ganache over the peanut butter filling. Use offset spatula to spread in an even layer. Garnish with flaky salt, if desired.
  • Return the brownies to the freezer until the ganache sets, about 15 minutes.
  • Cut the brownies into 9 squares.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 859 calories, Carbohydrate 114 grams, Fat 41 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 16 grams, Sugar 82 grams

Tips:

  • Choosing the Right Chocolate: Use high-quality semisweet or dark chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 60% for a rich, intense flavor.
  • Melting the Chocolate: To prevent seizing, melt the chocolate slowly over a double boiler or in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water.
  • Mixing the Batter: Be careful not to overmix the batter, as this can result in a tough, dry brownie. Mix just until the ingredients are well combined.
  • Baking the Brownies: Bake the brownies until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached.
  • Making the Peanut Butter Cream: Use creamy peanut butter for a smooth, rich texture. If your peanut butter is too thick, you can thin it out with a little milk or cream.
  • Assembling the Brownies: Allow the brownies to cool completely before frosting them. This will help prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

These peanut butter cream-topped brownies are the perfect combination of rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter. They're easy to make and always a hit with chocolate and peanut butter lovers alike. Whether you're making them for a special occasion or just because, these brownies are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.

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