Peanut Butter Brownie Bars Recipe
Indulge in the rich and decadent Peanut Butter Brownie Bars recipe that combines a fudgy chocolate brownie base with a creamy peanut butter layer and a crispy chocolate topping. Perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 55 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Chocolate Brownie:
- 115 grams unsalted butter, melted
- 200 grams (1 cup) caster sugar or granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 egg yolk
- 40 grams (1/2 cup) cocoa powder, sifted
- 35 grams (1/4 cup) plain flour or all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Peanut Butter Layer:
- 60 grams (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened
- 250 grams (1 cup) smooth peanut butter, room temperature
- 65 grams (1/2 cup) icing sugar or powdered sugar
Chocolate Crunch:
- 150 grams (1 cup) good quality dark chocolate, pieces
- 20 grams (1/2 cup) Rice Bubbles or Rice Krispies
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil or coconut oil, optional
Instructions
- Chocolate Brownie – Preheat the oven and prepare the baking pan. Mix ingredients, pour batter, and bake until done.
- Peanut Butter Layer – Cream butter and peanut butter, add sugar, spread over cooled brownie.
- Chocolate Crunch – Melt chocolate, mix with cereal, spread over peanut butter, and chill until firm. Slice and serve.
Notes
- You can refrigerate the brownie bars for a firmer texture.
- Feel free to customize by adding chopped nuts or drizzling with additional melted chocolate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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