Frosted Peanut Butter Brownies Food

PEANUT BUTTER BROWNIES

Steps:

• Prepare the brownies: Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 9-by-13-inch pan lightly with cooking spray and line it with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on the two long sides.
• In a small saucepan, heat the butter and cocoa over low heat until the butter melts, about 5 minutes. Whisk to combine then set aside to cool, 5 minutes.
• In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the granulated sugar, flour and salt. Add the butter mixture and beat on medium speed until well blended, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the eggs one by one, incorporating each before adding the next, then add the vanilla and mix until combined.
• Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared pan. Bake until a tester inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Let the brownies cool completely, about 30 minutes.
• Prepare the topping: Add the peanut butter to a microwave-safe bowl and microwave until softened, about 15 seconds. Stir it well to distribute heat evenly then spread it in an even layer on top of the brownies. Freeze the brownies for at least 30 minutes.
• Prepare the frosting: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and marshmallows over medium heat, stirring often, until both are melted and no lumps remain, about 5 minutes. Add the confectioners' sugar, milk and cocoa, and whisk until smooth, about 2 minutes.
• Spread the frosting over the peanut butter layer and freeze for 30 minutes.
• Remove the brownies from the pan: First, cut the brownies away from the pan edge on both short sides, then lift them out using the parchment paper handles. Cut into 24 squares. Keep refrigerated.

PEANUT BUTTER BROWNIES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 325°F. Grease bottom of 9-inch square pan with shortening or cooking spray. Make brownie batter as directed on box for cakelike brownies. In small bowl, reserve 1/2 cup of the brownie batter; set aside. Spread remaining batter in pan.
• In small bowl, mix brown sugar, 1/4 cup peanut butter and 1 egg. Spoon peanut butter mixture by tablespoonfuls evenly onto brownie batter. Top with random tablespoonfuls of reserved brownie batter. Cut through batter several times with knife for marbled design.
• Bake 35 to 38 minutes or until toothpick inserted 2 inches from side of pan comes out almost clean. Cool completely on cooling rack, about 1 1/2 hours.
• In small bowl, mix Peanut Butter Frosting ingredients, until smooth and spreadable. Spread frosting over brownies. Cut into 5 rows by 4 rows. Store tightly covered.

BROWNIES WITH PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE FROSTING

Steps:

• Bake brownies according to package directions. Allow them to cool in the pan. Do not cut.
• In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt peanut butter chips and butter together, stirring frequently until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in the sweetened condensed milk. Spread evenly over the cooled brownies. Chill until set and cut into squares.

PEANUT BUTTER AND FUDGE BROWNIES WITH SALTED PEANUTS

Steps:

• For brownies:
• Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 325°F. Line 13x9x2-inch metal baking pan with foil, leaving long overhang; butter foil.
• 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.
• For frosting and ganache:
• 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.
• 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.
• Using foil as aid, transfer brownie cake to work surface; cut into squares. Bring to room temperature; serve.

PEANUT BUTTER BROWNIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a mixing bowl add granulated and brown sugars and melted butter. Beat until well combined. Add eggs and egg yolk, beating after each addition. Add milk and vanilla extract.
• In a separate bowl mix together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix just until combined. The batter will be thick.
• Pour batter into a greased 9x13'' baking pan and spread into an even layer. Bake at 350 degrees for 35-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
• Beat together butter, and peanut butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla and beat again until smooth. Add a little splash of milk, beating well until light and fluffy. Add more milk or powdered sugar if needed to make the frosting thicker or thinner.
• Smooth frosting over the top of cooled brownies. Refrigerate while you make the chocolate topping.
• Place chocolate chips and butter in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring in between, until just melted and smooth. Allow to cool for 3-4 minutes.
• Spread evenly over the frosted brownies. Add chopped Reese's peanut butter cups on top. Return to fridge to allow the chocolate to set.

BROWNIES WITH PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9 x 9 or 8 x 8 pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Lightly spray with cooking spray or grease with butter. Set aside.Add butter to a medium saucepan and cook over medium heat until light brown / caramel in color. 5-10 minutes. Make sure to keep and eye on it so butter does not burn. It also helps to use a light colored saucepan for this.
• Pour browned butter into a large bowl along with both sugars, cocoa powder, salt, instant coffee granules and baking powder. Stir until combined and allow to rest for 5 minutes or until the mixture has cooled down.
• Stir in the eggs and vanilla and mix until batter has a nice sheen to it.
• Fold in the flour and chocolate chunks or chips and stir until combined. (Do not over mix)
• Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the top is set and a toothpick comes out clean.
• Cool completely and lift out the aluminum foil or parchment paper.Frost with peanut butter frosting and drizzle with melted chocolate.
• Cut into 9 brownies and serve.
• In a stand mixer with the paddle attachment cream butter and peanut butter until light and fluffy, 2-3 minutes.
• Add in powdered sugar, milk and vanilla and mix until smooth and lump free.
• Set aside until you are ready to frost your brownies.
• Melt chocolate in a small saucepan or in the microwave in 15 second intervals until melted.Pour the chocolate into a small ziplock bag and cut a small snip in the corner off of the bag.Set aside until you are ready to drizzle your brownies.

FROSTED PEANUT BUTTER BROWNIES

Steps:

• Cook 1 cup butter and 1/3 cup cocoa in a saucepan over low heat until butter melts, stirring often.
• Remove from heat, and cool slightly.
• Combine sugar, flour, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
• Add chocolate mixture, and beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until blended.
• Add eggs and vanilla, beating until blended.
• Spread mixture into a greased 15x10 jellyroll pan.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
• Remove lid from peanut butter jar; microwave peanut butter at MEDIUM (50% power) 2 minutes, stirring once.
• Spread over warm brownies.
• Chill 30 minutes.
• Cook remaining 1/2 c.
• butter, milk, and marshmallows in a large saucepan over medium heat, stirring often, until marshmallows melt.
• Remove from heat.
• Whisk in 1/4 cup cocoa; gradually stir in powdered sugar until smooth.
• Spread over peanut butter, and chill 20 minutes.
• Cut into squares.

BUTTERMILK BROWNIES WITH PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING RECIPE

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and the sugar. Set aside.
• In a medium saucepan, combine butter, shortening, water, and cocoa. Stir and heat to boiling.
• Pour boiling mixture over the flour and sugar in the bowl.
• Add the buttermilk, eggs, baking soda, and vanilla to the mixing bowl. Mix well using a wooden spoon or high speed on an electric mixer.
• Pour into a well-greased baking sheet (17.5" x 11") pan.
• Bake at 400 degrees for 15-18 minutes or until brownies test done in center.
• To make the frosting, mix cream cheese and butter together with a mixer until completely incorporated. Add in powdered sugar and peanut butter and mix well. If it's too thick, thin it out with a little bit of milk. If it's too thin, add some more powdered sugar.
• Spread frosting on cooled brownies.
• If desired, drizzle melted chocolate chips over frosting and sprinkle Reese's pieces candies on top.

CHOCOLATE BROWNIES WITH PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY FROSTING

Steps:

• For the brownies: Line a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with foil, pressing it into the corners and up the sides; leave an overhang on 2 sides. Butter the foil and dust with flour. Position a rack in the lower third of the oven; preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the bittersweet chocolate and cook, stirring constantly, until mostly melted. Remove from the heat and continue to stir until the chocolate is completely melted.
• Add the granulated sugar, cocoa powder and salt to the saucepan and stir until combined. Add the eggs 1 at a time, stirring well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla. Add the flour and stir until incorporated.
• Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread it to fill the pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with just a few crumbs, about 40 minutes.
• Let cool in the pan on a rack, about 30 minutes. Lift the brownies out of the pan using the foil and transfer to a cutting board to cool completely before frosting.
• For the peanut butter frosting: Using an electric mixer on medium speed, cream together the confectioners' sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Then beat in the peanut butter and cream cheese.
• Frost the top of the brownies. Add 1 teaspoon water to the jam in a small bowl and stir to combine. Dollop the jam evenly on top of the frosting and use a butter knife to gently swirl it in. Cut into squares and serve.

PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING FOR BROWNIES

Steps:

• Prepare brownies according to box or brownie recipe, and let cool completely.
• Mix icing ingredients together with an electric mixer until well creamed together.
• Spread on brownies, or whatever dessert you like!

CHOCOLATE BROWNIES WITH PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING

Steps:

• For brownies:
• Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 13x9x2-inch baking pan with aluminum foil, leaving 2-inch overhang on both short sides. Spray foil with nonstick spray. Combine both chocolates and butter in heavy small saucepan. Stir over low heat until melted and smooth. Cool to barely lukewarm. Using electric mixer, beat sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract in large bowl on high speed until mixture thickens and is pale yellow, about 5 minutes. Reduce mixer speed to low; beat in flour and salt, then melted chocolate mixture. Transfer mixture to prepared baking pan.
• Bake brownies until tester inserted into center comes out with moist crumbs still attached, about 20 minutes. Transfer baking pan to rack; cool 15 minutes. Press gently on edges of brownies to level with center. Cool completely in baking pan.
• For frosting:
• Combine peanut butter and butter in medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beat until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract and beat until well blended and smooth. Spread frosting evenly over brownies in pan. Refrigerate at least 1 hour. Using foil as aid, lift out brownies from pan. Cut into squares. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and keep refrigerated. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before serving.)