🍫🥜 Brownies with Peanut Butter Frosting

Here’s a crave-worthy recipe for Brownies with Peanut Butter Frosting — the ultimate combo of rich, fudgy chocolate and creamy, salty-sweet peanut butter. Perfect for potlucks, birthdays, or anytime you need a chocolate-peanut butter fix.

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🍫🥜 Brownies with Peanut Butter Frosting

🍽 Servings: 16 squares

⏱ Time: ~45 minutes total

🧑‍🍳 Difficulty: Easy

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🔹 Brownie Layer (Fudgy Base)

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• 2 large eggs

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

• 1/4 tsp salt

• 1/4 tsp baking powder

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment.

2. Melt butter in a saucepan or microwave. Stir in sugar, eggs, and vanilla.

3. Add cocoa, flour, salt, and baking powder. Stir just until combined.

4. Pour into pan and smooth the top.

5. Bake 20–25 minutes, until center is set but still fudgy.

6. Cool completely before frosting.

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🔹 Peanut Butter Frosting

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter

• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, softened

• 1 cup powdered sugar

• 2–3 tbsp heavy cream or milk

• Pinch of salt (optional)

Instructions:

1. Beat peanut butter and butter until smooth.

2. Add powdered sugar gradually.

3. Add milk/cream 1 tbsp at a time until spreadable consistency.

4. Beat until fluffy, then spread over cooled brownies.

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🔹 Optional Toppings

• Mini chocolate chips

• Chopped roasted peanuts

• Chocolate drizzle (melt 1/4 cup chocolate chips with 1 tsp coconut oil)

• Sea salt flakes

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🔸 Storage:

• Store covered at room temp for 2–3 days, or refrigerate for longer shelf life (bring to room temp before serving).

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Would you like a blondie base, a layered version with ganache on top, or a no-bake bar version?