Best Peanut Butter Or Mocha Brownies Using Mix Recipes

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PEANUT BUTTER MARBLED BROWNIES



Peanut Butter Marbled Brownies image

With help from a common pantry staple you can turn regular brownies into an irresistible treat. By mixing a swirl of rich creamy or crunchy peanut butter into chocolate brownie batter you can create an extra special dessert that's fuss-free and no-fail. Plus, these brownies are ready to eat in just 45 minutes making them ideal for even busy weeknight indulgences.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 box (1 lb 2.3 oz) Betty Crocker™ fudge brownie mix
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
3/4 cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom of 13x9-inch pan with shortening or cooking spray. In medium bowl, stir brownie mix, water, oil and eggs until well blended. Spread in pan.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave peanut butter uncovered on High 30 seconds; stir. Drop 20 spoonfuls of peanut butter in 5x4 rows over brownie batter. For marbled design, pull knife through batter and filling about 1 inch apart; turn pan and repeat.
  • Bake 26 to 28 minutes or until toothpick inserted 2 inches from side of pan comes out clean. To cut warm brownies easily, use a plastic knife and short sawing motions. Store tightly covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Brownie, Sodium 125 mg, Sugar 15 g, TransFat 0 g

FUDGY LAYERED IRISH MOCHA BROWNIES



Fudgy Layered Irish Mocha Brownies image

My husband and I are big fans of Irish cream, so I wanted to incorporate it into a brownie. I started with my mom's brownie recipe, then added frosting and ganache. This decadent recipe is the result, and we really enjoy them! -Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup butter
6 tablespoons baking cocoa
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 teaspoon instant coffee granules
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
FROSTING:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
3 tablespoons Irish cream liqueur
GANACHE TOPPING:
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
3 tablespoons Irish cream liqueur
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon instant coffee granules

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Sift together flour, baking powder and salt; set aside. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt butter. Remove from heat; stir in cocoa, oil and instant coffee granules. Cool slightly; stir in sugar and beaten eggs. Gradually add flour mixture and vanilla; mix well. Spread batter into a greased 8-in. square pan; bake until center is set (do not overbake), about 25 minutes. Cool in pan on wire rack., For frosting, whisk together confectioners' sugar and butter (mixture will be lumpy). Gradually whisk in Irish cream liqueur; beat until smooth. Spread over slightly warm brownies. Refrigerate until frosting is set, about 1 hour., Meanwhile, prepare ganache: Combine all ingredients and microwave on high for 1 minute; stir. Microwave 30 seconds longer; stir until smooth. Cool slightly until ganache reaches a spreading consistency. Spread over frosting. Refrigerate until set, 45-60 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 116mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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