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Peanut Butter Frosted Brownies

By Lorraine

A perfect combination of chocolate and peanut butter, these frosted peanut butter brownies are a hit for parties, tailgating and after-school snacking.
Peanut butter and chocolate are one of those perfect combinations. A pairing of complimentary characteristics resulting in a pleasing manner. Well, that describes these delicious peanut butter brownies. They are more than pleasing… they are a HIT!
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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

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.
 
Cut and serve as they are or sprinkle on some chocolate jimmies while the frosting is still soft. If you want to go one step farther, melt some chocolate chips in a bowl and make a glaze. Drizzle on top of the frosting. Don’t they look divine!  🙂

Family favorite

You most likely have all of the ingredients on hand, 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 them umpteen times through the years. They are now a favorite of my son-in-laws family too and often requested instead of birthday cake.

Start with your favorite Brownie mix baked according to directions on box.
 

Peanut Butter Brownies Recipe

 
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

1 pan BIG BATCH BROWNIES made according to package directions.

 

GLAZE INGREDIENTS:

  • 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 Tablespoon shortening
 
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.
 
 

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.
 
 
36 bars (I never get that many!) @180 calories each
 
 


 

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Comments

  2. Deb says

    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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  4. happeningswithLana says

    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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  5. Linda C says

    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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  8. Mary says

    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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  9. Ann says

    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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  14. Keri On says

    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!

    Reply

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