Peanut Butter Cup Brownies
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Recipe Yield: 1 pan of brownies
Description:
These Peanut Butter Cup Brownies are an absolute delight, born from a recipe shared by a friend whose family couldn’t get enough of them! According to her nephew, they’re the best thing she’s ever baked, and once you taste them, you’ll understand why. 🍫🥜
Recipe Category: Bar Cookie
Keywords: Dessert, Cookie & Brownie, Grains, Fruit, Nuts, Kid Friendly, < 60 Mins, Oven
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 6564.5
- Fat Content: 435.3g
- Saturated Fat Content: 235g
- Cholesterol Content: 1428.7mg
- Sodium Content: 3472.8mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 669.9g
- Fiber Content: 59.4g
- Sugar Content: 467.5g
- Protein Content: 120.8g
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 1 cup |
| Salt | 1/4 teaspoon |
| Baking powder | 1/4 teaspoon |
| Butter | 10 tablespoons |
| Granulated sugar | 1 cup |
| Eggs | 2 |
| Vanilla extract | 1 teaspoon |
| Confectioners’ sugar | 1 1/2 cups |
| Creamy peanut butter | 1 cup |
| Milk | 2-4 tablespoons |
| Peanut butter cups | 4-6 |
Instructions:
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Brownies: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line the bottom and two sides of an 8-inch square baking pan with foil, leaving an overhang on two opposite sides for easy lifting later.
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In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder until well combined. Set aside.
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In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and chocolate over medium heat, stirring frequently until smooth and fully melted. Remove from heat.
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Stir in the granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract into the melted chocolate mixture until well combined.
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Gradually add the flour mixture into the chocolate mixture, stirring until just combined and no streaks of flour remain.
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Spread 1 cup of the brownie batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
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Reserve about 32 peanut butter cup quarters for topping and sprinkle the remaining peanut butter cups over the batter in the pan.
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Carefully spread the remaining brownie batter over the peanut butter cup layer, covering them completely.
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Bake in the preheated oven for about 40 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly soft. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out with a few moist crumbs.
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Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before frosting.
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Frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat together the confectioners’ sugar and creamy peanut butter at low speed until almost combined, about 30 seconds.
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Gradually beat in the milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the frosting reaches a smooth and spreadable consistency.
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Once the brownies are completely cooled, spread the peanut butter frosting evenly over the top using a spatula.
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Sprinkle the reserved peanut butter cup quarters over the frosting.
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Slice into squares and serve these decadent Peanut Butter Cup Brownies to delight your taste buds! 🎉🍴
