SALTY & FUDGY PEANUT BROWNIES

Salty & Fudgy Peanut Brownies image

Provided by Geoffry Le Cher

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 18

BROWNIES
1 1/2 stick butter, unsalted
7 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1 1/2 c sugar
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt
4 eggs (large)
1 c ap flour
1 c roasted salted peanuts, coarsely chopped
FROSTING AND GANACHE
1 c chunky peanut butter (do not use natural/old-fashioned.)
1 stick unsalted butter, divided, room temperature
3/4 c confectioners' sugar
1/8 tsp kosher salt
1/8 tsp fresh ground nutmeg
1 Tbsp whole milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
7 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped

Steps:

1. Preparation For brownies: Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 325°F. Line 13x9x2-inch class baking pan with parchment paper, leaving long overhang; butter paper. Place 3/4 cup butter in heavy large saucepan. Add both chocolates; stir over low heat until smooth. Remove from heat. Whisk in sugar, vanilla, and salt, then eggs, 1 at a time. Fold in flour, then nuts. Spread in prepared pan. Bake until tester inserted into center comes out with moist crumbs attached, about 30 minutes. Place pan on rack; cool.
2. For frosting: Using electric mixer, beat peanut butter and 1/4 cup butter in medium bowl to blend. Beat in powdered sugar, salt, and nutmeg, then milk and vanilla. Spread frosting over brownies
3. For ganache: Stir chocolate and 1/4 cup butter in heavy small saucepan over low heat until smooth. Drop ganache all over frosting; spread to cover. Chill until set, about 1 1/2 hours. Do ahead Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and keep chilled.
4. To serve: Using paper as aid, transfer brownie cake to work surface; cut into squares (using an electric knife). Bring to room temperature; serve!