Taa-daah!
In conjunction with all things celebratory it was only fitting that I make something delightful yet sinful. And so here I present this truly epic combination of peanut butter and chocolate in the form of Peanut Butter Chocolate Brownies.
The brownies start off with a layer of Browned Butter Brownies which is then topped with a gorgeous layer of smooth peanut butter frosting and finally finished off with a small spread of melted chocolate.
*A note of
caution: the brownies are very very rich so refrain from being too generous
when slicing. A small piece goes a long way!
Peanut Butter Chocolate Brownies
Brownies (Base Layer)
* I used my go to Browned Butter Brownies
recipe which can be found here.
Peanut Butter Filling (Second Layer)
Adapted
from Brown Eyed Baker
Ingredients
170g smooth peanut butter
113g unsalted butter
Pinch of salt
100g icing sugar
2 tbsp milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
Method
- Beat together the peanut butter, butter and salt on medium speed until smooth.
- Gradually add the icing sugar and milk, mixing well after each addition.
- Finally, add in the vanilla extract and beat on medium-high speed until smooth and creamy. If mixture is too dry, add a splash of milk.
- Using a spatula, spread the peanut butter filling over the cooled brownies.
Peanut Butter-Chocolate Glaze
Adapted
from Brown Eyed Baker
Ingredients
200g chocolate chips
40g smooth peanut butter
Method
- Melt the chocolate chips and peanut butter in a double boiler or microwave, if you prefer until smooth.
- Pour mixture over the peanut butter layer and spread to ensure evenness.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until set.
- Cut into squares and serve.