Layered with homemade brownies, creamy peanut butter, and semi-sweet chocolate, these layered peanut butter brownies are easy to make yet still feel gourmet.
HOW TO MAKE LAYERED BROWNIES
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Step 1 – Prepare the brownie batter by thoroughly mixing together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, and eggs.
Step 2 – Pour the batter into a 9×13 baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. If needed, use a spatula to spread the batter into an even layer.
Step 3 – Bake!
Step 4 – While the brownies bake and cool, prepare the peanut butter layer by whipping together the powdered sugar, butter, peanut butter, and milk.
Step 5 – Spread the peanut butter layer over the cooled brownies.
Step 6 – Add the semi-sweet chocolate chips and butter to a microwave-safe bowl and heat in the microwave until smooth. Let the mixture cool for a few minutes, then add a splash of milk. Check the consistency – it should be thick but also thin enough that it will easily spread over the peanut butter layer.
Step 7 – Top the peanut butter layer with the chocolate mixture, again smoothing it out into an even layer.
Step 8 – Cover the baking dish and let chill in the refrigerator until the top layer is set.
Step 9 – Serve and enjoy!
INGREDIENTS
Chocolate Brownie Layer
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup salted butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 eggs
Peanut Butter Layer
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup salted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons whole milk
Chocolate Topping Layer
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup salted butter, cubed
- 1 tablespoon whole milk, plus more for consistency
