Description
These decadent peanut butter frosted brownies feature rich dark chocolate and a creamy peanut butter frosting, making them a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup dutch-process cocoa powder
- pinch of espresso powder (optional)
- 1/2 cup salted butter
- 5 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg + 1 egg yolk, room temperature
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup salted butter, softened
- 7 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
- 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2-3 tablespoons heavy cream, as needed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 pan with parchment paper.
- Melt the salted butter and dark chocolate together in a heatproof bowl using the microwave, stirring until smooth and warm.
- Stir in the brown sugar, followed by the granulated sugar. Then mix in the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until glossy.
- Sift in the cocoa powder and flour, adding the optional espresso powder, and fold until no flour streaks remain.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top. Bake for 25-27 minutes until set with moist crumbs in the center.
- Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before lifting them out.
- For the frosting, beat together the salted butter and peanut butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and heavy cream to achieve a spreadable consistency, mixing in vanilla.
- Once the brownies have cooled, frost them evenly, swirling for a decorative touch if desired.
- Top with chopped peanuts, mini chocolate chips, or a drizzle of melted chocolate, and slice with a clean knife.
Notes
Ensure the brownie batter is not overmixed to maintain a fudgy texture.
Let brownies cool completely for easier frosting application.
Use room temperature ingredients for the best consistency in frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 326
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 34mg