Chocolate And Peanut Butter Fix Brownies

This recipe was developed with my recipe#87925 if you are in need of a peanut butter and chocolate fix, this will cure it for sure! Prep time does not include make the brownies. The chocolate topping can be doubled if desired for a thicker layer.

Steps

For the brownies.

Set oven to 325 degrees.

Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.

In a heavy saucepan bring butter , sugar and water to a boil over medium heat stirring constantly until the butter is melted and sugar is dissolved remove from heat and stir in 2 cups chocolate chips until melted then vanilla.

Cool slightl.

In a mixing bowl whisk eggs until blended then add into the slightly cooled chocolate mixture , beating or whisking until thoroughly combined.

Add in flour , baking soda and salt.

Add to the egg / chocolate mixture.

Mix to combine.

Stir in 1 cup chocolate chips and chopped peanuts.

Transfer to prepared baking dish.

Bake for 35-40 minutes.

Cool completely.

For the frosting / ganache.

In a bowl beat peanut butter with 1 / 4 cup butter using an electric mixer until well combined.

Add in powdered sugar , pinch salt , nutmeg , cream and vanilla.

Beat until smooth and blended.

Spread over cooled brownies.

For the chocolate topping.

In a saucepan combine the c.

Ingredients

butter, sugar, water, semi-sweet chocolate chips, vanilla, eggs, flour, baking soda, salt, dry roasted peanuts, peanut butter, powdered sugar, nutmeg, 18% table cream