Brownies Peanut Butter Frosting (Printable Version)
Fudgy brownies topped with a smooth peanut butter layer. Perfect for chocolate and nut butter lovers.
# What You'll Need:
→ Brownie Ingredients
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½ cup butter
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2¾ cups semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
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1 cup light brown sugar
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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4 eggs
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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½ teaspoon kosher salt
→ Peanut Butter Frosting Ingredients
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4 ounces cream cheese, softened
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¼ cup butter, softened
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⅓ cup creamy peanut butter
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2 cups powdered sugar
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1-2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk (only as needed)
→ Gluten-Free Alternative
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⅔ cup brown rice flour
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⅓ cup tapioca starch
# Steps to Follow:
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Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line a 9×13 pan with parchment paper or foil, and grease it very well with butter.
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In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add 2 cups of chocolate chips and stir with a wooden spoon until fully melted.
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Remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in the sugar and vanilla. Whisk or stir in the eggs, one at a time, until the mixture is smooth and shiny.
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Gradually add the flour and kosher salt to the saucepan, mixing until combined. Stir in ¾ cup of chocolate chips.
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Spread the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 28-32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs. Let cool completely before frosting.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, butter, and peanut butter. Beat with an electric mixer until thoroughly combined.
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Gradually add in the powdered sugar, beating until the frosting is thick, creamy, and spreadable. If too thick, add a tablespoon of cream or milk and beat again.
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Spread the frosting over the completely cooled brownies. Chill for 1-2 hours until firm, then slice into bars.
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Store the brownies in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer.