Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies
Rich, fudgy chocolate brownies topped with creamy peanut butter frosting. These bars strike the perfect balance between sweet, salty, and indulgent.
Ingredients
For the Brownies:
- ½ cup unsalted butter 112 grams
- 5 oz semi-sweet chocolate 142 grams, finely chopped
- ½ cup granulated sugar 100 grams
- ½ cup brown sugar 105 grams
- 2 large eggs whisked
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup all-purpose flour 63 grams
- ¼ cup cocoa powder 22 grams
- ¼ tsp salt
For the Peanut Butter Frosting:
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter 75 grams, softened
- ⅓ cup smooth peanut butter
- 1½ to 2 cups powdered sugar 165 to 220 grams
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 –2 tbsp milk or cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment or foil, leaving overhang.
- Melt butter and chopped chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler. Let cool slightly.
- Whisk in sugars, vanilla, and eggs until smooth and glossy.
- Sift in flour, cocoa, and salt. Stir until just combined. Batter will be thick.
- Spread batter in pan and bake 25–28 minutes. Cool completely in the pan.
- Beat butter and peanut butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and milk until fluffy. Mix in vanilla and salt.
- Lift brownies out, frost evenly, slice, and serve.