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Brownies with Peanut Butter Buttercream Frosting

Brownies with Peanut Butter Buttercream Frosting Recipe

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There’s nothing quite like the indulgent combination of rich, fudgy brownies paired with creamy peanut butter buttercream frosting. In just 45 minutes, you can whip up a treat that’s perfect for satisfying sweet cravings or impressing guests at any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24
Calories 362 kcal

Ingredients
  

Brownies

  • 1 cup butter, melted
  • 2 ½ cups sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon vanilla
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 ½ cups flour
  • 1 cup cocoa
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Peanut Butter Frosting

  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 2 Tablespoons creamy peanut butter
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 Tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup Reese's Pieces, for topping

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a large bowl, combine butter, sugar and vanilla with a hand mixer until smooth.
  • Beat in eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Stir in flour, cocoa and salt until combined.
  • Spray a 9 x 13 inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Spread batter in prepared pan.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and peanut butter together until light and fluffy.
  • Add powdered sugar, milk and vanilla and beat until well combined.
  • Spread over the top of cooled brownies and sprinkle with Reese's Pieces.

Nutrition

Calories: 362kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 3gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 59mgSodium: 175mgPotassium: 89mgFiber: 2gSugar: 46gVitamin A: 417IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 1mg
Keyword brownies, buttercream, chocolate peanut butter, dessert recipe, peanut butter frosting
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