Triple Decker Peanut Butter Brownies

Name: Triple Decker Peanut Butter Brownies
Prep time: 4 h
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h
Yield: 16
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 170 grams bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped; 2 Tbsps cocoa powder; 1 Tbsp confectioners sugar; 1 large egg yolk; 2 larges eggs; 106 grams 3/4 cup ( about all-purpose flour; 99 grams 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 59 milliliters heavy cream; 99 grams 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar; 2 Tbsps peanut butter; 0 teaspoons salt; 85 grams tablespoons unsalted butter, softened; 1 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Triple Decker Peanut Butter Brownies might be just the American recipe you are searching for. One serving contains 211 calories, 3g of protein, and 12g of fat. This recipe serves 16. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 4 hours. Head to the store and pick up egg yolk, granulated sugar, flour, and a few other things to make it today. It works well as an inexpensive dessert.

Instructions

Make brownie layer: Adjust rack to middle position and preheat oven to 350°F. Grease 8- by 8-inch baking pan and line with 8- by 14-inch piece of parchment paper, allowing both ends to overhang the edge of the pan.

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In microwave or over pan of barely simmering water, heat chocolate and butter, stirring, until melted and smooth.

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Chocolate

Butter

Water

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Frying Pan

Whisk in sugar, brown sugar, and salt.

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Brown Sugar

Sugar

Salt

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Whisk

Whisk in peanut butter, eggs, yolk, and vanilla until smooth.

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Peanut Butter

Vanilla

Egg

Egg Yolk

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Whisk

Sift flour and cocoa powder into small bowl. Stir into chocolate mixture until completely combined.

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Cocoa Powder

Chocolate

All Purpose Flour

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Pour into prepared pan and smooth the top.

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Bake until just set and toothpick inserted into center comes out with moist crumbs, 20 to 25 minutes.

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Transfer to wire rack to cool completely before topping with peanut butter layer.

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Peanut Butter

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Meanwhile, make peanut butter layer: In standing mixer fitted with paddle attachment (or hand held mixer), beat peanut butter and butter on medium low speed until creamy. Beat in confectioners' sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth and creamy. Spoon into pan over brownies and smooth the top. Chill while making ganache topping.

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Powdered Sugar

Peanut Butter

Vanilla

Butter

Salt

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Frying Pan

Place chocolate, sugar, and peanut butter in medium bowl.

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Peanut Butter

Chocolate

Sugar

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Bowl

Heat cream in microwave or on stove until just simmering.

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Cream

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Whisk into chocolate mixture until smooth.

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Chocolate

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Whisk

Pour over peanut butter layer (see note above). Chill until firm, 2 to 3 hours.

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Peanut Butter

To cut, run sharp knife along inside edge of pan. Grab parchment paper, lift brownies out of pan, and place on work surface. Use a large hot, wet knife to cut into squares.

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