Best Katzens Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies Recipes

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CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER BROWNIES



Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies image

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.

KATZEN'S CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER BROWNIES



Katzen's Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies image

A happy experiment, born some extra peanut butter and peanut butter chips, and a need for an awesome brownie recipe. DH said they were Outstanding - and this from a guy whose high praise usually comes in the form of a grunted, "good".

Provided by Katzen

Categories     Peanut Butter

Time 1h

Yield 24-36 Brownies, 24-36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
4 eggs
3/4 cup cocoa
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped nuts (I used walnuts)
1 cup peanut butter chips
3/4 cup peanut butter, crunchy, smooth (or a combination of both)
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup cocoa
3 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup peanut butter chips

Steps:

  • Brownies:.
  • Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease 13x9 inch baking pan.
  • Melt butter in microwave. Stir in sugar and vanilla. Beat in eggs, one at a time.
  • Add cocoa, flour, baking powder and salt; beat until well blended. Stir in nuts and 1 cup peanut butter chips. Pour batter into pan. Melt peanut butter in microwave, approximately 20 seconds, until soft. Drop by spoonfuls or pour over surface of brownie batter. Run a knife through the peanut butter/brownie batter, to swirl peanut butter through brownie batter. Ensure you pull the knife Bake 30-35 minutes or until brownies begin to pull away from sides.Cool completely.
  • Frosting:.
  • Melt butter; stir in cocoa. Add powdered sugar and milk, beating on medium speed to spreading consistency. Add more milk, if needed.
  • Spread on cooled brownies, sprinkle with 1/2 cup peanut butter chips.

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