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Peanut Butter Chocolate Layered Brownies – The Ultimate Dessert

Peanut Butter Chocolate Layered Brownies – Easy & Fudgy Recipe


  • Author: YALE ZAPATA

Description

Indulge in these rich and fudgy peanut butter chocolate layered brownies! A perfect blend of creamy peanut butter, decadent chocolate, and a chewy brownie base.


Ingredients

For the Brownie Layer:
1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, melted 🧈
1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar 🏺
1 cup (200g) brown sugar 🍯
4 large eggs 🥚🥚
2 tsp vanilla extract 🌿
1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour 🌾
¾ cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder 🍫
½ tsp salt 🧂

For the Peanut Butter Layer:
1 cup (250g) creamy peanut butter 🥜
½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted 🧈
2 cups (240g) powdered sugar 🍚
1 tsp vanilla extract 🌿

For the Chocolate Topping:
1 ½ cups (270g) semi-sweet chocolate chips 🍫
2 tbsp peanut butter 🥜


Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat & Prep

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper and grease lightly.
2️⃣ Make the Brownie Batter

In a large bowl, whisk melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
Sift in flour, cocoa powder, and salt, then fold until just combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Let cool completely.
3️⃣ Prepare the Peanut Butter Layer

In a bowl, mix peanut butter, melted butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Spread evenly over the cooled brownie layer.
4️⃣ Make the Chocolate Topping

Melt the chocolate chips and peanut butter together (microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring between each).
Pour over the peanut butter layer and smooth out.
5️⃣ Chill & Serve

Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until the layers are set.
Cut into squares and enjoy! 🤤
💡 Pro Tips:
✔ Use a serrated knife to cut clean slices! 🔪
✔ Try crunchy peanut butter for added texture! 🥜
✔ Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage. ❄️

Hope you love these rich and decadent brownies! 🍫✨ Let me know if you try them! 😋