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.

Anis shah
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These brownies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still really good. I think next time I would use a little less sugar in the batter.


Nia Covington
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I'm not a baker, but these brownies turned out great! They were easy to follow and the instructions were clear. I will definitely be making these again.


Fitsum Tegegn
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These brownies are so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use a store-bought peanut butter cup for the middle layer. It saves me time and effort.


HANANFANAN
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I made these brownies for my husband's birthday, and he loved them! He said they were the best brownies he's ever had. Thanks for sharing this recipe!


Ayanda Esihle
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These brownies are amazing! They're so rich and chocolatey, with the perfect amount of peanut butter. I love the different layers, too. They add a nice touch of visual appeal.


Sarah Perchard
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I've made these brownies several times now, and they always turn out perfect. They're my go-to recipe for potlucks and bake sales.


Waseem Waseem joshi
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These brownies were a hit at my party! Everyone loved the combination of peanut butter and chocolate. They were also very easy to make, which is always a plus. I will definitely be making these again.


Husnain Imtiaz
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I'm not a huge fan of peanut butter, but I thought these brownies were delicious! The chocolate and peanut butter flavors were perfectly balanced, and the brownies were moist and fudgy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Cismaan. Aweaadan
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These brownies were easy to make and turned out great! I used a store-bought peanut butter cup for the middle layer, which saved me some time. The brownies were moist and chocolatey, with just the right amount of peanut butter flavor. I will definite


Shohag Raj
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Not bad. The brownies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. I think next time I would use a little less sugar in the batter.


Lakita Magar
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I was a bit skeptical about the peanut butter and chocolate combination at first, but I was pleasantly surprised by how well they complemented each other. The brownies had a perfect balance of sweetness and saltiness, and the different layers added a


Onlina Luna
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These brownies were incredibly rich and decadent, a true delight for peanut butter and chocolate lovers like myself. The different layers added a wonderful depth of flavor and texture, making each bite a unique experience. I would definitely recommen