Fudgy Brownies Recipe

Reviewed on Apr. 19, 2013 by Xena7751

These were really good. Moist with just a bit of peanut butter flavor. I used a glaze instead of frosting and they were so good!

Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2013 by joyfulme2

Very easy to make. For boxed brownies and canned frosting, this was pretty good. The peanut butter filling was really good and creamy. I used chunky peanut butter. I would make this quick and easy "take to a church function" dessert again.

Reviewed on Feb. 09, 2013 by wfqq135z

I made these to bring to a family gathering because I knew the kids wanted brownies. Now they're requested and often hidden from the kids. Easy, rich, yummy!

Reviewed on Feb. 04, 2013 by momio

We all thought they were very good. I didn't put the chocolate frosting on though because that's just too much chocolate for me. The peanut butter layer was a good frosting although it was a little thick for me and I would probably not put quite as much next time.

Reviewed on Aug. 13, 2012 by schiller65

These are sooooo good. My 8 yr old said he wanted to eat them all. I took them to Sunday School and everyone loved them and some asked for the recipe.

Reviewed on Feb. 05, 2012 by angelasandoval

I omitted the chocolate frosting on top. The peanut butter layer makes the perfect frosting! Also I stirred a half package of peanut butter chips into the brownie batter. Mmmmm! Will be making these regularly!

Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2012 by marrisa_s

These are seriously soooo great and this is such an easy way to dress up a pan of brownies!!! I love them :)

Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2012 by benjigar

Super rich, but super delicious!!!

Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2012 by rpierno

A hummy, delicious brownie recipe that everyone will truly enjoy, especially the chocoholics!

Reviewed on Oct. 05, 2011 by Angel007

EVERYBODY loves these!! They're amazing! I have to bring them to EVERY gathering now lol!

Reviewed on Aug. 04, 2011 by cherrylady

Yum! I didn't want the top layer of canned frosting, so I drizzled melted chocolate chips one direction and melted peanut butter chips the other direction. Very pretty and sooooo good!

Reviewed on Aug. 03, 2011 by arice822

This is my favorite brownie recipe! But it is super rich, so I recommend cutting the confectioners' sugar in half. I've done this several times and enjoyed it with less sugar.

Reviewed on Aug. 02, 2011 by socalcutie82

These were AMAZING!! I made my own frosting instead of using canned stuff and it was even better than we could have imagined!! These are definitely worth making!!

Reviewed on Jul. 29, 2011 by loveyoumore

I have made these many times-super easy and delicious!! My husband LOVES these.

Reviewed on May. 31, 2011 by SHOK

My mother-in-law made these for Memorial Day weekend and they were absolutely delicious! Added the recipe to my box to do again very soon!!!

Reviewed on May. 28, 2011 by jean987

Fudgy and peanu tbuttery...yum!!!

Reviewed on May. 08, 2011 by micheleclow

Even though these were a little too sweet for me, my husband and kids loved them. The only change I made was the frosting. I won't buy ready made frosting so I made my own.

Reviewed on May. 05, 2011 by KaySchuster

Made these for a pot luck at work and they were "sinful." Would suggest leaving the top layer of chocolate frosting off - the peanut butter frosting is delicious just by itself!

Reviewed on May. 02, 2011 by mgr7fun

yummy, prefer the filling and using homemade brownies as well as frosting.

Reviewed on May. 02, 2011 by baaaking@sbcglobal.net

Delicious! I made in a 2.2 qt baking dish and topped with quartered reese's miniature cups...over the top with richness!! Chopped peanuts would have been a nice topping also. I used 5 teaspoons of pudding mix and 1/4 cup of peanut butter and it held together nicely. I'll just save the rest of the box of pudding for the next time and make this, which will definitely be soon. Cut into small servings because this is so rich.

Reviewed on May. 01, 2011 by dmab6395

Recipe says 41/2 tsps. but I would use a small box teaspoons are not going to be enough. Whatever you don't use you eat

Reviewed on May. 01, 2011 by slosh29

To Jammarie: I think this is probably one of the smaller boxes of pudding. The brownies should make a 13x9 pan and 4 tsps would be enough to cover a couple but not a pan..

Reviewed on Apr. 30, 2011 by linny#1

it was so good every one loved it and wanted recipe.

Reviewed on Apr. 30, 2011 by Jammarie

I want to make this recipe, but I am totally confused about the amount of pudding mix to use. From review, some say to use 4-1/2 ounces, some use the 4-1/2 teaspoons. Pudding mixes I buy come either in 1.5 oz or 5.1 oz sizes. Could someone please help and let me know just how much I should use? I would really appreciate. Thanks!

Reviewed on Apr. 29, 2011 by jbittner

These were fabulous! Very easy to make!

Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2011 by MnMforever

I used a homemade fudge frosting recipe instead of bought.

These brownies were amazing!

I got many complements!

Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2011 by vicki8528

One of our family favorites. I only use the 4 1/2 tsp. of pudding the recipe calls for and real butter. I have also used homemade choc frosting on top instead of canned and just as good! These are at the top of our brownie list!

Reviewed on Oct. 09, 2010 by carrie carney

VERY good. I brought them into work for a luncheon and everyone loved them. I also added 1/2 cup of peanut butter chips to the brownie mix. I would definitely make these again.

Reviewed on Sep. 20, 2010 by JenniferH

This was incredible. I took it to a potluck and it was a hit. I used 4 1/2 t of pudding mix, but didn't think it looked like enough, so I mixed in 4 1/2 oz total. That worked. My husband asked me to make it again.

Reviewed on Jul. 25, 2010 by hartmr

Very sweet, definitely need to be cut into small squares. My edges and corners got a little crispy so would need to keep a close eye on them while baking next time.

Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2010 by cculley

I haven't tryed it yet, but I had a queston about the pudding. Does that mean really 4 1/2 teaspoons or the 4 1/2 oz serving size box of pudding...I was confused. Those that made it please advise me, so I know it's not a misprint. Thanks.

Reviewed on Apr. 27, 2010 by Mabou

I can'twait to make this again. They were awesome! I didn't have chocolate frosting so I put a heaping tablespoon of cocoa into my white frosting and it made a light chocolate colour.

Reviewed on Apr. 21, 2010 by kbay1045

Loved these! I used real butter and stored the first two layers in the fridge overnight and then added 1/2 a can of frosting the next day. I had no problems with them being mushy and I did not refrigerate after I added the frosting.

Reviewed on Apr. 19, 2010 by jenniferb74

Cut them into coin-sized pieces because these babies are rich! My family loves anything with peanutbutter and these were a big hit. I want to make some more...

Reviewed on Apr. 19, 2010 by ChristinePeck

These are my "I have to take these to the office" brownies! I made them on a Sunday and had a really hard time not eating them all myself! I used a brownie mix with Hershey's pieces in it, instead of fudge. I also only used 1/2 of the can of frosting, but it was still just as rich!

Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2010 by Cakewalk63

This was soooo good will definitely make it again.

Reviewed on Mar. 14, 2010 by lindamunch

Heavenly! I've made these several times using different brownie mixes. All turned out very tasty. I found that using real butter and not a substitute with the 3 Tbsp peanut butter kept that layer firm, (without storing in fridge) a friend used a substitute for the butter and the peanut butter layer was very runny.

Reviewed on Mar. 07, 2010 by thekingsfive

These brownies are so good. There rich and fudgy! Super simple too. I love brownies and this recipe just makes me love them all the more.

Reviewed on Feb. 07, 2010 by xshopgirl

I have already made this recipe twice! After sending the brownies to my husband's office last week, he suggested I make two pans the next time, because they went so quickly!

Reviewed on Feb. 02, 2010 by k_derington

I made this recipe for a neighborhood get-together and received rave reviews. As previously suggested, I put the final layer of frosting on immediately after the pb layer was firm & kept it refrigerated until serving.

Reviewed on Feb. 01, 2010 by mreilly615

Dear Lord these were excellent. I loved everything about them. If you don't eat them all right away keep them stored in the frig or they get a little smushy.

Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2010 by tararchy

Very messy. A hassle to cut and keep the top layers connected to the brownie. It turned into a big chocolate mountain in the pan after cutting.

Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2010 by 5hungrykids

Oh my sweet heavenly goodness! This was super yummy! It is very rich, so cut your pieces small. Everyone loved this and I had several ask for the recipe. I think you can get away with frosting it (when the pb topping is firm) and then storing in fridge before you are ready to serve, verses frosting RIGHT before serving. I loved the pb topping and am thinking of using that mixture possibly on cinnamon rolls or some other sweet treats.

Reviewed on Jan. 02, 2010 by helenyohe

When I received my new issue of your magazine and read this recipe, I knew I would make it for New Year's dinner dessert. One piece would not fit on the plate, so my husband and I shared it - were we lucky - they were gone in no time!! Definitly a keeper!!