Chocolate. Peanut Butter. Together. Does it get much better?
I cannot make these peanut butter truffle brownies very often, because the peanut butter chocolate combination is very hard for me to resist, in any form. I am magnetically drawn to these brownies, and they are magnetically drawn to my hips. 😉
So I only make them when I need to take a treat somewhere. They are always a hit. The brownie layer is nice and moist, and the peanut butter truffle layer is amazing. You could just eat it alone and be happy. But paired with the brownie and dark chocolate drizzle on top, it is a small slice of heaven on earth.
Peanut Butter Truffle Brownies
Buckeye Brownie Recipe
Chocolate brownies with a decadent peanut butter truffle layer, topped with melted chocolate.
Ingredients
Brownie Layer:
- 1 cup salted butter, melted
- 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups flour (7 oz)
- 1/2 tsp salt
Peanut Butter Layer:
- 1/4 cup salted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- pinch of salt
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 Tbsp milk (more or less)
Chocolate Topping:
- 7 Tbsp heavy cream
- 1 3/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (or milk)
Instructions
- Brownie Layer: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9x13" pan with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.
- Melt the butter in the microwave in a large microwave-safe bowl. Whisk in the cocoa powder and sugar. Add the eggs and vanilla and whisk just until combined.
- Add the flour and salt, and stir until all the flour is moistened.
- Spread the batter in the prepared pan. Bake at 350° for about 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Cool completely.
- Peanut Butter Layer: Combine the butter, peanut butter, powdered sugar, salt, vanilla, and milk in a small bowl. Beat until smooth, adding enough milk to make a soft fudge-like consistency.
- Flatten portions of the peanut butter mixture between your palms, then arrange on the cooled brownies. Pat out into an even layer.
- Topping: In a small heatproof bowl, heat the cream in the microwave for 45-60 seconds. Add the chocolate chips and let sit for 3-4 minutes.
- Whisk until smooth, heating for a few seconds if necessary. Pour over the peanut butter fudge layer and spread with a spoon or offset spatula.
- Let the brownies sit at room temperature for 30-60 minutes, or until the chocolate sets. Cut into squares and serve.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
24Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 332Total Fat: 19gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 63mgSodium: 204mgCarbohydrates: 38gFiber: 1gSugar: 28gProtein: 6g
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This is THE BEST brownie recipe ever. I made it yesterday it was SOOOOO GOOD!!!!!
Glad you like them as much as I do! I can’t make them very often because it is scary to have them in the house. LOL!
I am making these today for a Super Bowl party. According to the first batch, they are delicious. Love your blog and recipes!
I love your site! Your photo is awesome. And this recipe? Nothing better than PB and Chocolate. Anxious to try this.
Those look wonderful–must try!
Oh my. Those look so decadently fabulous. I think I gained five pounds from reading the recipe!
I made these and they didn’t come out at all like I wanted. The brownie wasn’t moist, nor sweet. It was like a sweet bread consistency. I made them twice.
Hmmm, I wonder why. I use the brownie recipe all the time with different toppings, and I always get recipe requests. Did you follow the recipe exactly?
I have also added the peanut butter topping to different brownies, so you could use your favorite recipe instead, or even a box mix.
Sorry to hear they didn’t turn out for you, I know that’s always a bummer.
These look delish!!!!
I have the same problem with Choco/ PB combinations. It’s just so darn good! These look amazing.
No, it doesn’t get much better than that! I could eat chocolate and pb until the cows come home. This looks dangerously tempting, I love it!
I don’t bake, but I think I’ll definately have to try these! Yummo!
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Can you bake them in a 9×13? or 2 9x13s? That is the largest dish my oven will fit. Seriously. Oh how I miss the states! I’m going to have to make these to make me not so homesick. 🙂
wow these look amazing, I am definitely stealing this recipe!
Oh YUM! Sounds great! Thanks for sharing! Kerri
Wow!! How deliciously sinful is that?! I am going to definitely have to make that.!! Thanks for sharing!
omg, i couldn’t bookmark this fast enough.. totally sinful!.
Mmmmm This sounds SO good! I love chocolate and peanut butter! And brownies and I are having a love affair recently! I am totally going to try these!