PEANUT BUTTER AND FUDGE BROWNIES WITH SALTED PEANUTS

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Peanut Butter and Fudge Brownies with Salted Peanuts image

Provided by Dorie Greenspan

Categories     Milk/Cream     Mixer     Chocolate     Egg     Dessert     Bake     Super Bowl     Kid-Friendly     Peanut     Chill     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 30 brownies

Number Of Ingredients 19

Brownies
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter
7 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 large eggs
1 cup all purpose flour
1 cup roasted salted peanuts, coarsely chopped
Frosting and ganache
1 cup chunky peanut butter (do not use natural or old-fashioned)
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, divided, room temperature
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
7 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped

Steps:

  • For brownies:
  • Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 325°F. Line 13x9x2-inch metal baking pan with foil, leaving long overhang; butter foil.
  • Place 3/4 cup butter in heavy large saucepan. Add both chocolates; stir over low heat until smooth. Remove from heat. Whisk in sugar, vanilla, and salt, then eggs, 1 at a time. Fold in flour, then nuts. Spread in prepared pan. Bake until tester inserted into center comes out with moist crumbs attached, about 30 minutes. Place pan on rack; cool.
  • For frosting and ganache:
  • Using electric mixer, beat peanut butter and 1/4 cup butter in medium bowl to blend. Beat in powdered sugar, salt, and nutmeg, then milk and vanilla. Spread frosting over brownies.
  • Stir chocolate and 1/4 cup butter in heavy small saucepan over low heat until smooth. Drop ganache all over frosting; spread to cover. Chill until set, about 1 1/2 hours. Do ahead Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and keep chilled.
  • Using foil as aid, transfer brownie cake to work surface; cut into squares. Bring to room temperature; serve.

Bob Hazerd
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Yum!


Skyler Ssnchez
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I've made these brownies twice now and they are always a crowd-pleaser. They are rich and chocolatey, with a perfect balance of peanut butter and fudge. The salted peanuts on top are a nice touch too. I highly recommend this recipe!


Nicholas Boodram
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These brownies were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them. The combination of peanut butter and fudge was perfect, and the salted peanuts on top added a nice touch of saltiness. I will definitely be making these again.