Best Fudgy Brownies With Peanut Butter Pudding Frosting Recipes

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CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER BROWNIES



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My husband and I have two sons, and I sent these peanut butter brownies to them regularly when they were in college. They told me that they used to hide a few from their roommates just to make sure there would be some left! -Patsy Burgin, Lebanon, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1/2 cup butter, cubed
2 large eggs
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
FILLING:
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 to 3 tablespoons half-and-half cream or milk
GLAZE:
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, melt chocolate and butter over low heat; set aside. In a bowl, beat eggs and sugar until light and pale-colored. Add flour and melted chocolate; stir well. Pour into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25 minutes or until the brownies test done. Cool. , For filling, beat confectioners' sugar, peanut butter and butter in a bowl. Stir in cream until mixture reaches desired spreading consistency. Spread over cooled brownies; cover and chill until firm. , For glaze; melt chocolate and butter in a saucepan, stirring until smooth. Drizzle over the filling. Chill before cutting. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 8 g fat (4 g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28 mg cholesterol, Sodium 75 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16 g carbohydrate, Fiber 1 g fiber, Protein 2 g protein.

FROSTED FUDGE BROWNIES



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A neighbor brought over a pan of these rich fudge brownies along with the recipe when I came home from the hospital with our baby daughter. I asked her how to make brownie frosting like that, and I've made them ever since for family occasions, potlucks and parties at work. -Sue Soderlund, Elgin, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup plus 3 tablespoons butter, cubed
3/4 cup baking cocoa
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups sugar
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
FROSTING:
6 tablespoons butter, softened
2-2/3 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 to 1/3 cup 2% milk

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, melt butter. Remove from the heat. Stir in cocoa; cool. In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until blended. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to egg mixture. Stir in vanilla and the cooled chocolate mixture until well blended. , Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25-28 minutes (do not overbake). Cool on a wire rack. , For frosting, in a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in cocoa and vanilla. Add enough milk for the frosting to achieve spreading consistency. Spread over brownies. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 248mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

LAYERED PEANUT BUTTER BROWNIES



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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 large eggs, room temperature
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 large egg
2 tablespoons 2% milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, butter and vanilla until smooth. Whisk together 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 until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes (do not overbake). Cool on a wire rack. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 120mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

ULTIMATE FUDGY BROWNIES



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Coffee granules enhance the chocolate flavor in these amazingly fudgy brownies. Add chocolate chips to the batter and you've got some seriously irresistible treats. -Sarah Farmer, Waukesha, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2/3 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup water
2 teaspoons instant coffee granules, optional
2-3/4 cups bittersweet chocolate chips, divided
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Line a 9-in. square baking pan with parchment, letting ends extend up sides. In a large heavy saucepan, combine sugars, butter, water and, if desired, coffee granules; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; add 1-3/4 cups chocolate chips and stir until melted. Cool slightly., In a large bowl, whisk eggs until foamy, about 3 minutes. Add vanilla; gradually whisk in chocolate mixture. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and salt; stir into chocolate mixture. Fold in remaining chocolate chips., Pour into prepared pan. Bake on a lower oven rack 40-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out with moist crumbs (do not overbake). Cool completely in pan on a wire rack., Lifting with parchment, remove brownies from pan. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344 calories, Fat 18g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 197mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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