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    Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies

    Published: Aug 29, 2015 · Modified: Sep 8, 2020 by Kelly Stilwell · This post may contain affiliate links 35 Comments

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    Peanut butter brownies on a white plate on a red checked tablecloth.

    These tasty chocolate peanut butter brownies are going to be your new favorite recipe. Think Reese's Peanut Butter Cups in a bar and you'll be on the right track.

    Chocolate peanut butter bars on a white plate on a red checked tablecloth.

    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.

    And if you love peanut butter, you've got to try these no bake peanut butter bars or these peanut butter chocolate chip cookies. Both are not only decadently delicious, but so easy to make!


    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 chocolate 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 the Make the Recipe

    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 the 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.

    These Peanut Butter Chocolate Ooey Gooey Bars are so delicious, your family is going to ask for this recipe over and over again! Any dessert recipe with peanut butter and chocolate is a hit with my family! Can you imagine these warm with ice cream? It's the perfect after dinner dessert or after school treat!
    Peanut Butter Brownies

    How to Make the 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
    Peanut Butter Brownies

    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!

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    peanut butter brownies

    Peanut Butter Brownies

    These peanut butter brownies are going to be your new favorite recipe. Not just because it's decadently delicious, but because it is so easy to make! Think Reese's Peanut Butter Cups and you'll be on the right track.
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 30 minutes
    Cook Time: 45 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
    Servings: 30 servings
    Calories: 327kcal
    Author: Kelly Stilwell

    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

    The best chocolate cake mix we've found is Ghirardelli Double Chocolate Premium. It's so rich, no one will know you didn't make it from scratch! 
    Be sure to check the bars about 10 minutes before. Different brand/model ovens may have slightly different temperature results. The brownies should be moist and not dried out.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 | Calories: 327kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 173mg | Potassium: 171mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 400IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. sharon collins

      February 22, 2022 at 3:41 pm

      Where r the points listed for desserts

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      • Kelly Stilwell

        February 22, 2022 at 4:38 pm

        Hi Sharon - they are usually on the recipe card. This dessert is not Weight Watchers friendly. Sorry. I, too, wish it was! Try the Weight Watchers Brownies for 6 Points. Or search Weight Watchers desserts. I have quite a few.

        Reply
    2. Dan Miller

      June 21, 2019 at 12:04 pm

      I used 12oz chocolate chips and it turned out very runny - does not solidify. Do I need more chips or less cream?

      Reply
      • Kelly Stilwell

        June 25, 2019 at 11:21 pm

        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?

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