Peanut Butter Brownies

Name: Peanut Butter Brownies
Yield: makes 2 to 3 dozen brownies
Ingredients: 16 tablespoons (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature; 1 1/4 cups semisweet chocolate chips or 8 ounces finely chopped bittersweet chocolate; 4 large eggs, at room temperature; 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar; 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon packed dark brown sugar; 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract; Pinch of salt; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter; 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar; 1/4 cup heavy cream

December 22, 2011

Baking sweet peanut butter icing into the top layer of the brownies brings more depth to both flavors and is another way to highlight the ever-popular peanut butter and chocolate combination. These rich treats are a resounding hit at tailgate parties and make a comforting get-well gift for a peanut butter–loving friend.

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