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Peanut Butter Brownies Recipe

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A friend of mine gave me the recipe for these layered brownies, but I added my own touch--chunky peanut butter. Every time I take it to a group gathering, I get requests for the recipe. It's a real crowd-pleaser! -Judy Sims Weatherford, Texas

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Peanut Butter Brownies Recipe

Prep: 30 min. Bake: 20 min. + chilling

Yield: 48 Servings

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Ingredients

1-1/2 cups butter, divided
3/4 cup baking cocoa, divided
4 eggs
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 jar (18 ounces) chunky peanut butter
1/3 cup 2% milk
10 large marshmallows
2 cups confectioners' sugar

Directions

In a small saucepan, melt 1 cup butter; stir in 1/2 cup cocoa until smooth. Remove from the heat. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar and vanilla until blended. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to egg mixture. Beat in cocoa mixture.
Transfer to a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 3-4 minutes on a wire rack.
Meanwhile, in a microwave, melt peanut butter, uncovered, at 50% power for 2 minutes, stirring once. Stir until peanut butter is blended. Spread peanut butter over warm brownies. Refrigerate for 45 minutes or until peanut butter is set.
In a heavy saucepan, combine the milk, remaining cocoa, marshmallows and remaining butter. Cook and stir over medium heat until butter and marshmallows are melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from the heat. Gradually stir in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Spread over peanut butter layer. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Cut into squares. Yield: 4 dozen.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 195 calories, 12 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 33 mg cholesterol, 141 mg sodium, 21 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Peanut Butter Brownies in Taste of Home December/January 2004, p37

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Reviewed on Sep. 29, 2012 by Aroid413

Yum!!

Reviewed on Jun. 30, 2012 by calicocatz@hotmail.com

OMG! These brownies are fabulous. What a hit at my cookout.

Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2011 by alikrock

These are the absolute best brownies I've ever tasted! People constantly request them when I'm asked to make a dessert. Oftentimes I make 1.5 times the frosting because it's so delicious.

Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2011 by robertshaw

No matter where I take these I always come home with an empty pan! I find it easier to spread the peanut butter on the brownie layer when they're cool because the pan's so full.

Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2011 by vlh0316

I have been making these for several years. My granddaughter has requested them the past 2 yrs for her birthday.

Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2011 by JCV4

A friend of mine at work made these for my birthday and they were a big hit - everyone wanted the recipe! Such good flavor! Thanks for the recipe!!

Reviewed on Jun. 25, 2010 by ljboverhof

I've made these several times and they're almost addictive. The top chocolate layer is very ganache-like. Delicious!

Reviewed on Apr. 02, 2010 by RenaeR

Hands down the best recipe I have ever made! I would encourage anyone to try them.

Reviewed on Apr. 07, 2009 by mrs_h

Mine didn't look as pretty, but they were rich and delicious. I highly recommend making this recipe for a group gathering. It makes a lot!