Peanut Butter Fudge Brownies made easy with 2 layers, a thin homemade brownie topped with smooth & creamy peanut butter fudge. Perfect chocolate peanut butter combination!
My family LOVES chocolate and peanut butter together so when I saw these homemade brownies with peanut butter fudge on top, I knew they’d be a hit! Don’t let the list of ingredients scare you- they come together fast and are so worth it!
Homemade Brownie Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need to make the brownie layer:
–butter – I prefer to use salted butter
–granulated sugar
–cocoa powder
–salt
–vanilla extract- I’m a big fan of the good stuff! I found this Mexican Vanilla and it’s INCREDIBLE. Easily the best vanilla I’ve purchased in YEARS.
–eggs
–all-purpose flour
Peanut Butter Fudge Ingredients
A simple recipe for peanut butter fudge goes on top of the baked brownies. Here’s what you’ll need to make it:
–peanut butter – I prefer creamy peanut butter for this recipe, only because it looks better. Chunky peanut butter makes delicious fudge!
–butter
–salt
–vanilla
–powdered sugar
How to make Homemade Brownies
Preheat oven to 325°F. Line the bottom and sides of a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper & lightly coat with nonstick spray.
Combine the butter, sugar, cocoa, and salt in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the butter is melted and the mixture is smooth (I cut my butter and only had to zap it for 30 seconds). Set the mixture aside until it cools to room temperature.
Add the vanilla, then the eggs one at a time, stirring vigorously after each. Add the flour and stir until combined, then beat vigorously for 40 strokes with the wooden spoon or a rubber spatula. Spread evenly in the lined pan. (Batter will be quite thick.)
Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges slightly moist with batter, 20+ minutes. Let pan cool completely on a rack.
How to Make Peanut Butter Fudge
Bring butter and peanut butter to a boil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally until combined and smooth. Remove from heat and stir in salt and vanilla until combined. Gradually add in powdered sugar, stirring until combined.
Layer Peanut Butter Fudge on Brownies
You’ll want to immediately pour the peanut butter fudge onto the brownies. Smooth the fudge with a rubber spatula, then sprinkle with mini chocolate chips and/or a broken up candy bar. I used a mix of both, YUM.
Refrigerate until the fudge sets (about an hour). Carefully lift the peanut butter fudge brownies out of the pan by pulling on the parchment paper, and set on a cutting board. Cut the brownies into squares and serve.
Peanut Butter Fudge Brownies
Peanut Butter Fudge Brownies made easy with 2 layers, a thin homemade brownie topped with smooth & creamy peanut butter fudge. Perfect chocolate peanut butter combination!
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Servings: 20
Calories: 356kcal
Ingredients
Brownie Ingredients
- 10 TBSP butter
- 1 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Peanut Butter Fudge Ingredients
- 1 cup smooth peanut butter
- 1 cup butter
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- chocolate chips or candy bar for topping
Instructions
How to make Homemade Brownies
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Line the bottom and sides of a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper & lightly coat with nonstick spray.
- Combine the butter, sugar, cocoa, and salt in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the butter is melted and the mixture is smooth (I cut my butter and only had to heat it for 30 seconds). Set the mixture aside until it cools to room temperature.
- Add the vanilla, then the eggs one at a time, stirring vigorously after each. Add the flour and stir until combined, then beat vigorously for 40 strokes with the wooden spoon or a rubber spatula. Spread evenly in the lined pan. (Batter will be quite thick.)
- Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges slightly moist with batter, 20-23 minutes. Let pan cool completely on a rack.
How to Make Peanut Butter Fudge
- Bring butter and peanut butter to a boil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally until combined and smooth. Remove from heat and stir in salt and vanilla until combined. Gradually add in powdered sugar, stirring until combined. Immediately pour fudge on brownies.
- Spread the prepared peanut butter fudge Sprinkle with the 1/2 cup of mini chocolate chips/candy bar or chocolate chunks.
- Refrigerate until the fudge sets (about an hour). Carefully lift the peanut butter fudge brownies out of the pan by pulling on the parchment paper, and set on a cutting board. Cut the brownies into squares and serve.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 356kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 352mg | Potassium: 148mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 485IU | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg
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Peanut Butter Fudge Brownies made easy with 2 layers, a thin homemade brownie topped with smooth & creamy peanut butter fudge. Perfect chocolate peanut butter combination!
Jaime O says
oh my word, Amanda, these brownies look amazing!! Pinned! <br />Thanks for joining us at Wonderfully Creative Wednesdays!!
kewkew says
Yummy! We love chocolate and peanut butter in this house! <br />Would love for you to stop by and share on my weekly recipe linky<br />http://totsandme.blogspot.com/2014/01/kids-and-mom-in-kitchen-67-white-cake.html
Cathy McInnes says
I agree the combo of chocolate and peanut butter is awesome 🙂
Made In a Day says
Yum!! I am featuring you Thursday on Made in a Day! Thanks for linking up with me! <br />Kim
Suzy says
Peanut butter and chocolate are my favorites together! Love that you added a brownie layer!
Ashley F says
This is such a delicious dessert! We love all of the different layers in it!
Michele says
Looks amazing. Any way to make it gluten free?
Jessica says
You can sub in a gluten-free flour blend in the brownie recipe for sure!
Jenn says
I’ve been looking for a great PB brownie recipe and I’m so glad I’ve found this! Delicious!
Jasmine | Midsummer Life Dream says
Yum. That looks amazing! I’ve got to try these – you can never have too many peanut butter recipes!