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Brownies with Peanut Butter Buttercream Frosting
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Brownies with Peanut Butter Buttercream Frosting Recipe

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
Servings: 24
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 362
Ingredients Method Nutrition

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

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. In a large bowl, combine butter, sugar and vanilla with a hand mixer until smooth.
  3. Beat in eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. Stir in flour, cocoa and salt until combined.
  5. Spray a 9 x 13 inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  6. Spread batter in prepared pan.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
  8. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and peanut butter together until light and fluffy.
  9. Add powdered sugar, milk and vanilla and beat until well combined.
  10. 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
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