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brownies with peanut butter frosting and chocolate ganache

Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Bars, Brownies &amp
Servings: 9 x 13 pan
Author: Valentina | The Baking Fairy

Ingredients

  • *for the brownies*
  • ¾ cup 1 ½ sticks unsalted butter
  • 10 oz. bittersweet or semisweet chocolate
  • ½ cups granulated white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
  • *for the peanut butter frosting*
  • 1 cup smooth peanut butter NOT natural or old-fashioned!
  • ¼ cup ½ stick unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup powdered sugar
  • teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • *for the chocolate ganache*
  • 7 oz. bittersweet or semisweet chocolate
  • ¼ cup ½ stick unsalted butter

Instructions

  • First, prepare the brownies. Preheat oven to 325F. Grab a 13x9 pan, line with foil, and spray the foil with nonstick spray. Set aside.
  • Place the 1 ½ sticks of butter for the brownies in a medium to large nonstick saucepan, and add in the chocolate. Place over medium-low heat until melted and smooth, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove from the heat and whisk in sugar, vanilla, and salt, then the eggs, one at a time.
  • Stir in flour.
  • Pour into the prepared pan, and bake until set, and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. Remove from the oven and place on a wire rack to speed up cooling.
  • When possible, place the pan of brownies in the fridge, as they have to be completely cooled for the frosting.
  • To make the frosting, whisk together the peanut butter and ½ stick of butter until smooth using a hand or stand mixer. Beat in powdered sugar, salt, milk, and vanilla. Spread frosting evenly over brownies once they're cooled.
  • Lastly, make the ganache. In a small nonstick saucepan, melt the chocolate and ½ stick of butter over medium-low heat until melted, stirring occasionally. Pour over the frosted brownies, using a rubber spatula to help smooth it out.
  • Refrigerate brownies until ready to serve. Cut into small squares, as they are very rich. :)