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Brownies with Peanut Butter Frosting

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Delicious brownies topped with a creamy peanut butter frosting, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 10 tablespoons unsalted butter (cubed)
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup light brown sugar
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 large eggs (cold)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup chocolate chunks or chocolate chips
  • Walnuts (if desired)
  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 ¼ cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • ¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare an 8×8-inch baking pan by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
  3. Melt 10 tablespoons of cubed unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over low heat.
  4. Add ¾ cup granulated sugar, ½ cup light brown sugar, and ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder to the melted butter and mix well.
  5. Mix in ½ teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules, and ½ teaspoon baking powder.
  6. Add 2 large cold eggs and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, and mix until combined.
  7. Fold in ⅔ cup all-purpose flour and ½ cup chocolate chunks or chips. Add walnuts if desired.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Prepare the peanut butter frosting by beating together ½ cup softened unsalted butter and ¾ cup creamy peanut butter.
  10. Gradually add 2 ¼ cups powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.
  11. Frost the cooled brownies with the peanut butter frosting.
  12. Make the chocolate drizzle by melting ¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips and drizzle over the frosting.
  13. Slice into squares and serve.

Notes

Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week. Can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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