Peanut Butter Brownies Recipe

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"The combination of chocolate and peanut butter makes these brownies a real crowd-pleaser," writes Margaret McNeil from her home in Germantown, Tennessee. "They're so good, they won a ribbon at the fair."

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Peanut Butter Brownies Recipe
  • Prep: 15 min. Bake: 35 min. + cooling
  • Yield: 36 Servings
15 35 50

Ingredients

  • 3 eggs
  • 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 egg
  • 2 tablespoons 2% milk

Directions

  • In a large bowl, beat the eggs, butter and vanilla until smooth. Combine 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 at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (do not overbake). Cool on a wire rack. Chill until serving. Yield: 3 dozen.

Editor's Note: Reduced-fat peanut butter is not recommended for this recipe.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 190 calories, 11 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 45 mg cholesterol, 120 mg sodium, 21 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Peanut Butter Brownies in Quick Cooking March/April 2000, p42

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Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2011 by VictoriaElaine

I made this using a few adjustments for high altitude (I live in the Rocky Mountains) and it turned out perfect! They are so moist & chewy. Love the peanut butter - cream cheese - chocolate combo.


Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2011 by ArielleB

Excellent brownies! I've made these twice for my husband to share with his coworkers, and they've made me famous. Absolutely delicious and a definite keeper!


Reviewed on Aug. 01, 2011 by rhiler

These are the best brownies I've ever made. I made them for a cookout and everyone was going nuts over them.


Reviewed on Jul. 01, 2011 by faith1954

i love brownies and peanut butter. so these are my new favorite. i make them every week.margaret mcneil of il


Reviewed on Jun. 10, 2011 by Jmis

Love this recipe!!! I first had these when a co-worker brought them in to work to share. His sister had made them for a family event. Luckily for me she was wiling to share the recipe as well. When I made them myself, they were just as good. The brownie has a decadent chocolate flavor and the peanut butter flavor is not overwhealming. Very rich but very good. It takes a little practice to to get the layering of the filling and brownie mixure down pat, but well worth the practice!! These ar a hit whenever I make them, for whatever occasion. No wonder it is a blue ribbon winner!!

 
 
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