TRIPLE-LAYER PEANUT BUTTER BROWNIES

Triple-Layer Peanut Butter Brownies image

Provided by senseicheryl

Time 40m

Yield 32 brownies, 32 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (20 ounce) box Betty Crocker fudge brownie mix, Dark Chocolate, prepared
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
1 cup milk, cold
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package instant vanilla flavor pudding and pie filling
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 1/2 cups whipped topping, Cool Whip, DO NOT THAW
3 semi-sweet chocolate baking squares, Baker's
1/2 cup peanuts, Planters Dry Roasted, coarsely chopped

Steps:

Prepare the brownies as directed on the package (brownie mix, water, oil and eggs) using a 13 x 9-inch pan.
Whisk milk and pudding mix 2 minutes while brownies are cooling. Add peanut butter and sugar; mix well. Cover and refrigerate pudding mixture until brownies are completely cooled.
Spread pudding mixture over brownies.
Microwave whipped topping and chocolate on high for 1 minute, stirring every 30 seconds. Spread over pudding; sprinkle with nuts. Refrigerate 1 hour. Refrigerate leftovers -- yeah right, leftovers!