Description
These indulgent Peanut Butter Stuffed Brownies combine rich, fudgy chocolate brownie layers with a creamy peanut butter filling. Perfectly gooey and chocolatey with bursts of peanut butter chips, these brownies are an irresistible treat for any chocolate and peanut butter lover.
Ingredients
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Brownie Batter
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
- 1 cup peanut butter chips
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup Hershey cocoa powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
Peanut Butter Filling
- ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup chunky peanut butter
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp heavy whipping cream
Chocolate Ganache
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
Instructions
- Heat cream for ganache: Using a small pot, bring the ¼ cup heavy whipping cream to a slow simmer, being careful not to boil.
- Make chocolate ganache: Pour the hot cream over ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips placed in a heat-safe bowl. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
- Prepare peanut butter filling: In a mixing bowl, beat ½ cup softened unsalted butter, ¼ cup creamy peanut butter, ¼ cup chunky peanut butter, 2 ½ cups powdered sugar, and 2 tbsp heavy whipping cream together until smooth and creamy.
- Make brownie batter: In a large bowl, combine melted butter and sugar. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract, melted chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, flour, cocoa powder, and kosher salt until just combined.
- Assemble and bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch pan. Spread half the brownie batter evenly in the pan. Dollop the peanut butter filling over the batter and gently spread it out. Top with the remaining brownie batter. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean. Let cool completely before spreading the prepared chocolate ganache mixed with ½ cup creamy peanut butter on top. Chill to set ganache before slicing.
Notes
- For best results, use high-quality semi-sweet chocolate chips for melting.
- The peanut butter filling can be adjusted to taste by using all creamy or all chunky peanut butter.
- Be careful not to overbake to keep brownies fudgy and moist.
- Allow brownies to cool fully before adding the ganache topping to prevent melting.
- Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerated for up to a week.
