These tasty peanut butter brownies are going to be your new favorite recipe. Not just because they are decadently delicious, but because they are so easy to make! Think Reese's Peanut Butter Cups in a bar and you'll be on the right track.
I adore chocolate, and when you throw peanut butter into the mix? I'm sold! These bars are really rich and fudgy, so just a small piece is all you'd need to take care of that sweet tooth craving.
Watch the video for easy directions and then scroll down for the recipe!
My husband would disagree on the small piece and go for a big one! Can you imagine these gooey peanut butter brownies served warm with a little vanilla ice cream? You won't believe how easy these are to make - using our favorite cake mix!
How to Make Peanut Butter Brownies
Scroll down to the bottom for all ingredients and measurements.
Start by preheating your oven to 350º.
Spray a 9 by 13 baking pan with baking spray.
In a medium bowl add the cake mix, egg, and butter beating well with an electric mixer.
Using your hands pat the mixture into the bottom of the pan.
How to Make Peanut Butter Brownies Filling
Beat cream cheese and peanut butter together with a Hand Mixer until smooth.
Add in eggs, vanilla, and butter beating all ingredients together.
Add in powdered sugar, beating well.
Using a spatula, spread this mixture over the unbaked cake batter.
Bake at 350º for 40- 50 minutes. (Be sure to check the bars about 10 minutes before. Different brand/model ovens may have slightly different temperature results.)
Allow the brownies to cool in pan slightly before adding the chocolate topping.
How to Make Peanut Butter Brownies Ganache Topping
Using a Double Boiler
, bring water to a boil. Remove from heat.
Pour in the heavy whipping cream bringing to a simmer.
Put chocolate chips in a bowl.
Pour the heated heavy whipping cream over the chocolate chips.
Make sure that the heavy cream covers all of the chocolate chips.
Allow time for the chocolate chips to melt.
Using a whisk gently whisk to incorporate the melted chocolate with the heavy whipping cream.
Spread over the Ooey Gooey cake using a spoon or a spatula.
Allow the brownies to cool before cutting into bars.
Peanut Butter Brownies
Ingredients
Bar Recipe
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1 egg room temp
- 8 TBSP unsalted butter melted
Filling Recipe
- 1 Package soft cream cheese
- 1 C creamy peanut butter
- 3 eggs room temp
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 8 TBSP unsalted butter melted
- 16 oz powdered sugar
Chocolate Ganache Recipe
- 1 ½ C semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 ½ C heavy whipping cream
Instructions
Bar Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Grease a 9 X 13 baking pan with a baking spray.
- In a medium bowl add the cake mix, egg, and butter beating well with an electric mixer.
- Using your hands pat the mixture into the bottom of the pan.
Filling Directions
- Beat cream cheese and peanut butter together with a Hand Mixer until smooth.
- Add in eggs, vanilla, and butter beating until well combined.
- Add in powdered sugar, beating well.
- Using a spatula spread this mixture over the unbaked cake batter.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 40- 50 minutes.
- Allow to cool in pan slightly before adding the chocolate topping.
Ganache Directions
- Using a Double Boiler, bring water to a boil. Remove from heat.
- Pour in the heavy whipping cream bringing to a simmer.
- Put chocolate chips in a bowl.
- Pour the heated heavy whipping cream over the chocolate chips.
- Make sure that the heavy cream covers all of the chocolate chips.
- Allow time for the chocolate chips to melt.
- Using a whisk gently whisk to incorporate the melted chocolate with the heavy whipping cream.
- Spread over the Ooey Gooey cake using a spoon or a spatula.
- Allow peanut butter brownies to cool before cutting into bars.
Notes
Nutrition
I can't wait to find out what you think of these Peanut Butter Brownies (also referred to as Ooey Gooey Bars!)
Be warned- these peanut butter chocolate bars with amazing chocolate ganache are addicting!
Looking for more chocolate recipes? Try these Mouse-Filled Cookie Cups or chocolate Jamaican Rum Cake ! Watching your weight? Check out these delicious Weight Watchers Chocolate Desserts!
Dan Miller
I used 12oz chocolate chips and it turned out very runny - does not solidify. Do I need more chips or less cream?
Kelly Stilwell
So sorry it didn't turn out for you, Dan. The recipe is correct: 1 1/2 cups of heavy cream and 12 ounces (which is 1 1/2 cups) of chocolate chips. Did you use a double boiler?