Best 7 The Best Peanut Butter Brownies Recipes

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Peanut butter brownies, an indulgent and irresistible dessert, are a delightful treat that combines the rich, nutty flavor of peanut butter with the intense chocolate notes of brownies. Whether you prefer chewy, fudgy, or cakey brownies, there's a perfect recipe out there to satisfy your cravings. With endless variations and simple techniques, baking the best peanut butter brownies is easier than you think. Embark on a culinary journey to discover the secrets of creating moist, decadent, and irresistibly delicious peanut butter brownies that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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

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.

PEANUT BUTTER BROWNIES



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Brownies won't get any better than this peanut butter and chocolate combo frosted with even more peanut butter. Yum!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h30m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 box (16 oz) Betty Crocker™ Supreme original brownie mix
Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on brownie mix box for cakelike brownies
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1 egg
3/4 cup Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting (from 16-oz container)
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1 to 2 teaspoons milk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F. Grease bottom of 9-inch square pan with shortening or cooking spray. Make brownie batter as directed on box for cakelike brownies. In small bowl, reserve 1/2 cup of the brownie batter; set aside. Spread remaining batter in pan.
  • In small bowl, mix brown sugar, 1/4 cup peanut butter and 1 egg. Spoon peanut butter mixture by tablespoonfuls evenly onto brownie batter. Top with random tablespoonfuls of reserved brownie batter. Cut through batter several times with knife for marbled design.
  • Bake 35 to 38 minutes or until toothpick inserted 2 inches from side of pan comes out almost clean. Cool completely on cooling rack, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • In small bowl, mix Peanut Butter Frosting ingredients, until smooth and spreadable. Spread frosting over brownies. Cut into 5 rows by 4 rows. Store tightly covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Brownie, Sodium 130 mg, Sugar 22 g, TransFat 0 g

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

THE BEST PEANUT BUTTER BROWNIES



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This recipe is from my sister in-law. They are sooo moist and sinfully good! They are simply the BEST I have ever had. Number of serving depends on how you cut them.

Provided by Chef Eileen

Categories     Dessert

Time 27m

Yield 12-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 dash salt
1 cup plain flour
1/4 cup butter
1 dash salt
2 cups powdered sugar (or half a box)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup milk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Grease shallow 13x9 pan.
  • Cream together butter and peanut butter.
  • Beat in sugars and egg.
  • Add flour, soda, vanilla and salt.
  • Mix well and spread in pan.
  • may look like you don't have enough -- but just keep speading it!
  • Bake about 17 minutes till rises.
  • Spread frosting while hot!
  • (they may not look done but they will be risen high and that is right,when you spread the frosting they will probably bubble and drop and that is OK).
  • Frosting:.
  • Place butter and milk in small saucepan and bring it just to a boil. Pour.
  • into bowl over powdered sugar. Blend in all other ingredients, mix well and.
  • spread on brownies.
  • ENJOY!

THREE-LAYER PEANUT BUTTER BROWNIES RECIPE BY TASTY



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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

THE BEST PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE BROWNIES



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YUM... there is only this one word to describe these. Yum. I've adapted this from a brownie mix when I was in need of a peanut butter chocolate fix! Preparation time includes chilling.

Provided by MelissaO

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h30m

Yield 36 brownies, 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 low-fat brownie mix (or use a regular one)
1/4 cup egg substitute
1 tablespoon canola oil (or any nuetral oil)
1 (12 ounce) container white frosting (or vanilla)
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (or reduced fat)
6 ounces dark chocolate chips
2 tablespoons butter (or margarine)

Steps:

  • Make brownies as directed using oil, egg substitute, and water. Bake as directed in a 13 by 9 pan.
  • After allowing brownies to fully cool (about 1 hour), mix peanut butter and frosting together using an electric mixer. Spread on brownies. (Yes, it is kind of thick.).
  • Melt chocolate and butter in a microwave safe dish on high approximately 1 to 2 minutes (stirring every 30 seconds). Allow mixture to cool about 10 minutes before spreading over frosting. Allow to set in refridgerator 30 minutes before cutting into brownies. These are rich, so cut them fairly small (then eat two!).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93.8, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 1.7, Sodium 42, Carbohydrate 10.1, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 8.9, Protein 1.3

Tips:

  • Use high-quality peanut butter: The type of peanut butter you use will greatly impact the flavor of your brownies. Look for a natural peanut butter that is made with 100% peanuts and no added sugar or salt.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the brownies tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the brownies until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached.
  • Let the brownies cool completely before cutting them: This will help them to set and hold their shape.
  • Garnish with a drizzle of melted chocolate or a sprinkle of chopped peanuts before serving.

Conclusion:

Peanut butter brownies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a batch of brownies that are sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give these peanut butter brownies a try.

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