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Lover's Chocolate & Peanut Butter Brownies

Here's how you make Lover's Chocolate & Peanut Butter Brownies
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  • Servings: 10-12
  • Prep: 20m
  • Cook: 35-40m
    • The following recipe serves 10-12 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • FOR BROWNIES
  • 12 tablespoons unsalted butter (cut into pieces, 1 1/2 sticks)
  • 3 1/2 ounces semisweet chocolate (chopped)
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs plus (lightly beaten)
  • 1 egg yolk (lightly beaten)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 6 ounces chocolate chips (2/3 cup)
  • FOR PEANUT BUTTER FILLING
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter (melted)
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 ounce coconut oil (1 tablespoon)
  • FOR GANACHE TOPPING
  • 8 ounces milk chocolate (chopped)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 7 1/2 ounces peanut butter cups (chopped, 1 1/2 cups)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350ºF.

  • Step 2: Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.

  • TO MAKE THE BROWNIES

  • Step 3: Add the butter and chopped chocolate to a microwave-safe bowl and microwave until melted, 30 to 60 seconds.

  • Step 4: Once the chocolate is semi-melted, stir constantly to melt the rest. Set aside and allow the mixture to cool for 5 minutes.

  • Step 5: In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

  • Step 6: In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter-chocolate mixture and granulated sugar. Whisk in the eggs, egg yolk, and vanilla extract, stirring until a smooth batter forms. With a large spoon, mix in the dry ingredients until combined.

  • Step 7: Stir in the chocolate chips. Add the batter to the baking dish.

  • Step 8: Bake until the brownies are set and no longer jiggly in the middle, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let them cool for 30 minutes.

  • TO MAKE THE PEANUT BUTTER FILLING

  • Step 9: Stir together the melted peanut butter, powdered sugar, and coconut oil until smooth. The peanut butter will be warm and melt the coconut oil, so stir until melted.

  • Step 10: Pour the filling over the brownies, using a spatula to spread it around the top.

  • Step 11: Let cool completely and firm up, 20 minutes.

  • TO MAKE THE GANACHE

  • Step 12: Add the chocolate to a large bowl.

  • Step 13: Heat the cream in a small saucepan over medium heat just until it bubbles around the edges. Remove the cream from the heat and pour it over the chocolate. Let the mixture stand for 30 seconds, then stir continuously until the chocolate melts and a smooth ganache comes together, 1 to 2 minutes.

  • Step 14: Pour it all over the top of the brownies, then cover it with the chopped peanut butter cups. Let the brownies sit for 30 minutes before cutting.

  • NOTE: the brownies will stay fresh for 2 to 3 days at room temperature if covered with a layer of plastic wrap and aluminum foil. It is suggested to keep them in the fridge—they keep a few days longer.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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