Peanut Butter Brownies
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 12
Serving Size: 1 piece
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Ingredients
- BROWNIES:
- 1/2 cup margarine or butter, softened
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, pre-melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped dry roasted peanuts (optional)
- PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING:
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter

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- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons boiling water, more if needed 
 
The flavor of peanut butter is always a winner but especially when combined with chocolate - a
great way to make a brownie even more delicious!
 
Directions
BROWNIES:
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare baking pan with cooking spray.
  • In
    large mixing bowl, cream margarine/butter with sugar and beat in eggs. Blend in chocolate and
    vanilla. Stir in flour, salt and nuts. Spread in prepared pan.
  • Bake 20-25 minutes or
    until just barely set in middle. Do not overbake.
  • Cool on rack.
PEANUT BUTTER

FROSTING:
  • Combine sugar, peanut butter, vanilla, and butter in a bowl. Slowly add boiling
    water (reserve 1/2 tablespoon) and beat until smooth. (If needed, add boiling water a few drops
    at a time until smooth. May need to adjust liquid and powdered sugar for desired consistency.)
    Spread onto cooled brownies.


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