Decadent Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies with Fudge Frosting Recipe
These Decadent Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies with Fudge Frosting combine rich peanut butter flavor with deep chocolate notes topped with a smooth, creamy fudge frosting. Easy to prepare and perfect for sharing, these 16 servings deliver a fudgy, moist texture with bursts of chocolate chips throughout.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Brownie Base
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Fudge Frosting
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9 inch baking pan thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Combine Peanut Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, blend the peanut butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is smooth and well incorporated.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully mixed before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract to infuse flavor.
- Sift Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt to eliminate lumps and combine evenly.
- Mix Batter: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the peanut butter mixture carefully until just combined to avoid overmixing. Then gently fold in the chocolate chips for texture.
- Bake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Make Fudge Frosting: While the brownies bake, melt the chocolate chips and butter together, either over a double boiler or in short intervals in the microwave. Stir in the heavy cream until the frosting is smooth and glossy.
- Frost and Set: Once the brownies have cooled completely, spread the fudge frosting evenly on top. Allow the frosting to set before cutting the brownies into 16 squares to serve.
Notes
- Do not overbake the brownies to maintain their fudgy texture.
- Use natural peanut butter for best flavor, avoiding varieties with added sugar or oils.
- Let brownies cool completely before frosting to prevent melting the frosting.
- Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- For a nut-free option, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter.
Keywords: Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies, Fudge Frosting, peanut butter dessert, fudgy brownies, chocolate chips brownies
