I tried out the Peanut Butter Brookies as my husband loves peanut butter in desserts. It was fairly simple to make, it was easy to cut and remove from the pan, and it was gone in a couple of days!
Directions for making Peanut Butter Brookies:
- Combine 1 cup creamy peanut butter, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, and 1 large egg.
- Press into the bottom of a 13″ x 9″ pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray. (I used my clean hands.)
- Melt 2 ounces of unsweetened baking chocolate, 2 ounces of semisweet baking chocolate, and 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) of butter in the microwave, stirring frequently until mixture is melted and smooth. Add 1 3/4 cup sugar, 3 large eggs, 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract, and 1 cup flour.
- Pour the batter on top of the peanut butter cookie crust and carefully spread it over the bottom layer.
- Bake for 32-38 minutes until the top is slightly cracked around the edges.
- Cool completely in pan then slice into bars.
I want to try making this with a store-bought brownie mix on the top for an easy dessert to take someplace!
Peanut Butter Brookies
Ingredients
Peanut Butter Cookie Crust:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
Brownie layer:
- 2 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate coarsely chopped
- 2 ounces semisweet baking chocolate coarsely chopped
- 3/4 cup 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter
- 1 3/4 cups sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°.
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Prepare a 13" x 9" pan by spraying it with cooking spray.
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Stir together the peanut butter cookie ingredients. Press into the bottom of the pan. (Dough will be thin.)
Now make the brownie layer:
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Melt the chocolates and butter together in the microwave. You can chop up if the chocolates if desired. Melt for 30 seconds at a time on high, stirring at the end of every 30 seconds. When the mixture is melted and smooth, add the rest of the ingredients.
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Pour the batter into the pan and carefully spread over the cookie crust.
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Bake for 32-38 minutes, until the top is no longer glossy and is slightly cracked around the edges.
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Cool completely in the pan, and then slice into bars.
The best of both worlds – chocolate and peanut butter! Looks like an awesome cookbook!
Cupcakes are my favorite to bake! Those peanut butter brookies look delicious:) Thanks for hosting!
Thanks for hosting a wonderful party! Have a great week.
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Shari
I’m trying to cut back on my sugar and this is so not helping, haha. They look amazing. Cannot wait to try them. Thanks for hosting Tasty Tuesday.
You’re welcome. I wish I was brave enough to totally cut out sugar. I am so addicted!
I love baking muffins. They seem to turn out well for me.
Now to your picture of the bars!!!!!! That rocks!! And those bars look really good. I will have to make those for Glenn. He loves peanut butter.
Aww! Thanks so much! I went and played with my camera today taking pictures of the kiddos outside (just my youngest two and the child I babysit.) Too bad they won’t stand still!
That looks so yummy! The cookbook sounds great too! Linking up my Halloween treat. Thank you!
Yay! Thanks for linking up! I am loving the cookbook!
I LOVE your site and all you are doing! The Peanut Butter Brookies are new to me.and look so amazing. I featured it on my fb page. Carrie, A Mother’s Shadow
Thank you so much. It is late and I am tired, but your words are such an encouragement!
Those look incredible Tammy! Would love the cookbook, but I don’t live in the States. 🙂 I’ll have to see what recipes are your favorites when I come back!
You can copy the ones you like! I tried some new ones for mom’s birthday. We liked them, but I don’t know if I’ll make those again. We said we just have so many good desserts!
I love to bake cookies. I like them best because it’s so easy to change them up.
What a fun cookbook! Thanks for the link-up and the chance to win!
You’re welcome! I have had fun trying out a few recipes in it!
My favorite kinds of dessert to make are things that have healthy, filling ingredients in them like oatmeal, peanut butter, coconut, or fruit. Thanks, again, for the chance to win!
I love to bake blueberry muffins.
I enjoy baking all sorts of things. But, I haven’t been baking as much as I used to. Normally for Christmas I bake lots of cookies and candy to use for gifts 🙂
My favorite dessert to bake would have to be cookies since they’re easy to make. Those peanut butter brookies looks soooooo good! #ProductReviewParty
Looks delish! #ProductReviewParty
Hello cute lady! This looks so good. Pinned. We couldn’t think of anyone better to party with. We hope to see you tonight at 7 pm.
Happy Monday! Lou Lou Girls
Thanks! You are so kind to remember to invite me!
Thanks for linking up to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Party! Your post has been pinned to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Board 🙂
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I really like to bake lemon bars when I am going to a party or event! Thanks so much for the chances to win.
You’re welcome! I love lemon bars as well.
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Thank you SO SO much! I’m glad you enjoyed them!! <3