Peanut Butter Frosted Brownies

By Lorraine

Peanut butter and chocolate are one of those perfect combinations. This easy recipe for a creamy peanut butter, cream cheese frosting is spread on dark chocolaty brownies then drizzled with melted chocolate that is crazy good!

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Editor’s note: This is an updated version of an article originally posted April 2011 with better photos and additional information.

A perfect combination of chocolate and peanut butter, these frosted peanut butter brownies are a hit for parties, tailgating and after-school snacking.

Easy to make Peanut Butter Frosted Brownies

Because you start with a packaged brownie mix, this recipe is a snap to make! It takes already delicious, rich chocolaty brownies and takes them to the next level. Make the frosting while the brownies are baking. After the brownies are completely cooled, spread on a thick layer of the creamy peanut butter goodness.

You can cut and serve the brownies with just the frosting or you can sprinkle on some chocolate jimmies while the frosting is still soft.

But, if you want to go one step farther, add the chocolate glaze and drizzle on top of the frosting. Don’t they look divine! 🙂

Family favorite instead of birthday cake

You most likely have all of the ingredients on hand to make the brownies and frosting, so this is a great go-to recipe when you are called on to provide a dessert.

It is an old family favorite here. I have made the recipe umpteen times through the years. They are now a favorite and often requested instead of birthday cake.

How to make peanut butter

Start with your favorite Big Batch brownie mix baked according to directions on box. Allow to cool completely before frosting.

If you bake the brownies in an 8×8-inch pan you will have thicker brownies with a thicker layer of frosting. If you bake them in a 9×13-inch pan, they will of course, be thinner with thinner frosting. You might want to double the frosting recipe for the 9×13-inch pan size.

In a large mixing bowl, add 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter, 3-ounces softened cream cheese and 1/4 cup softened butter.

Cream together.

Add 3 cups powdered sugar…

and 3 tablespoons milk…

and beat until light and fluffy adding a few drops more milk if needed to desired consistency.

Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled brownies.

How to make the chocolate glaze for peanut butter frosted brownies

You will need 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon shortening.

Combine in a small microwave-safe bowl.

Heat the chocolate chips and shortening on half-power in the microwave until melted, about 1 minute, stirring until smooth.

Drizzle the chocolate over the frosting. Allow the chocolate to harden and store the brownies in the refrigerator.

Add candles and a Happy Birthday pick for a celebratory dessert!

Peanut Butter Brownies Recipe

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1 pan BIG BATCH BROWNIES made according to package directions.

FROSTING INGREDIENTS:

3 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup butter, softened
3-oz pkg. cream cheese, softened
3 Tablespoons milk

DIRECTIONS

In large bowl, combine powdered sugar, peanut butter, butter, cream cheese and milk; beat until light and fluffy.

Spread evenly over 1 pan cooled brownies.

Chocolate Glaze Ingredients

1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon shortening

Drizzled Chocolate

In a small microwavable cup, melt chocolate chips and shortening on half power until melted, about 1 minute. Stir well and drizzle over frosting.

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Comments

Kathy says
January 14, 2012 at 9:33 am
Might possibly be one of the best recipes I've seen all year (this includes November 2011 to right now, haha ^^)
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Deb says
April 27, 2011 at 9:41 pm
Oh, yum, yum, yum….what could be better than cream cheese…and chocolate….and peanut butter?!?!? Gotta save this recipe for sure!
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Rebecca @ My Girlish Whims says
April 27, 2011 at 1:41 pm
oh man, these look soooo yummy. chocolate and peanut butter is ALWAYS a good idea 🙂
I'd love for you to link this up to my link party, Your Girlish Whims! https://mygirlishwhims.blogspot.com/2011/04/your-whims-wednesday-4-and-features.html
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happeningswithLana says
April 26, 2011 at 11:09 am
TFS! Definitely will try these! Going to print it now. My lilac bush only had one flowering branch. Frost got the rest. 🙁 I love the smell of lilacs.
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Linda C says
April 26, 2011 at 12:32 am
mmmm…Chocolate and peanut butter – you can't go wrong with that!:) These brownies look delish!
Thanks for stopping by my place.:) Hope you had a happy Easter with your dear family. Such special times.
We had a nice relaxing day with our son Nathan and dil Kristen and our daughter Amanda. The rest of our kids had other gatherings or too far away to come. But I'm looking forward to summer gatherings and new grandbabies.:)
Hugs,
Linda
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Sue says
April 26, 2011 at 12:15 am
OH! LDH I gain weight just looking at your delicious recipes. Thanks for sharing.
Sue
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gnee @ Singing With Birds says
April 25, 2011 at 11:34 pm
I'll take a baker's dozen…they look fabulous and I need them for a party tonight!
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Mary says
April 25, 2011 at 11:11 pm
Oh my goodness, those look so good. Brownies are a favorite here so I wlll definitely be making these. You have the yummiest recipes!
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Ann says
April 25, 2011 at 9:19 pm
There is no better combination in the world than chocolate and peanut butter. At least as far as I'm concerned 🙂 Those look totally delicious. I could go for a couple of those right now.
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The Fajdich Times says
April 25, 2011 at 8:29 pm
They look fabulous:)
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Jennifurla says
April 25, 2011 at 6:32 pm
Oh these look decadent, I just recently found I loved brownies…these need to be made.
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Life In a Little House says
April 25, 2011 at 6:21 pm
Oh wow those look fabulous will have to print this out thanks love Heather
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Sandy says
April 25, 2011 at 5:40 pm
All of us love chocolate and peanut butter so
I will have to make these! Thanks!
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Keri On says
April 25, 2011 at 3:08 pm
I can almost taste 'em! Of course, I'd be better off if I left it at that…but…no deal, I'll have to ACTUALLY taste them! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
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Carol @ There's Always Thyme to Cook says
April 25, 2011 at 12:48 pm
They look so good, I can see why they are a family favorite!
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Mildred says
April 25, 2011 at 12:57 pm
I read "chocolate" and "peanut butter" and came rushing over to your blog!!!
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