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Peanut Butter Brownies

URL: https://www.dinneratthezoo.com/peanut-butter-brownies/

Ingredients

The brownies

  • 1 box brownie mix (family size, around 18-20 ounces)
  • as called for eggs, oil and water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

The frosting and toppings

  • 12 tablespoons butter (softened, divided use)
  • ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
  • 2 teaspoons milk, cream or water
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup chocolate sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Line a 9"x9" or 9"x13" pan with foil and coat with cooking spray.
  2. Prepare the brownie mix with the eggs, oil, and water as directed on the package, and stir in the vanilla extract.
  3. Let the brownies cool completely.
  4. In a medium bowl, beat 8 tablespoons of butter until fluffy, then add peanut butter, powdered sugar, and milk, mixing until combined.
  5. Spread the peanut butter mixture over the cooled brownies.
  6. Melt the chocolate chips and remaining butter in the microwave, stirring until smooth, then let it cool slightly.
  7. Spread the melted chocolate over the peanut butter layer and quickly add sprinkles on top.
  8. Chill for at least 30 minutes, then lift the brownies out using the foil and cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
16
Calories
332
Total fat
17g
Total carbohydrates
52g
Total protein
5g
Sodium
225mg
Cholesterol
23mg

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