Peanut Butter Brownies Recipe

Peanut Butter Brownies Recipe

  • 1 1/2 cups butter or margarine, divided
  • 3/4 cup baking cocoa, divided
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 (18 ounce) jar chunky peanut butter
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 10 large marshmallows
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  1. In a saucepan, melt 1 cup butter; stir in 1/2 cup cocoa until smooth. Remove from the heat. In a mixing bowl, combine the eggs, sugar and vanilla; beat for 1 minute. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to egg mixture. Beat in cocoa mixture; mix well. Transfer to a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 18-22 minutes or until toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Place on a wire rack.
  2. Meanwhile, place peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave, uncovered, at 50% powder for 2 minutes, stirring once. Stir until peanut butter is blended. Spread peanut butter over warm brownies. Refrigerate for 45 minutes or until peanut butter is set.
  3. Place the remaining cocoa in a heavy saucepan. Stir in the milk until smooth; add the marshmallows and remaining butter. Cook and stir over medium heat until butter and marshmallows are melted and mixture is smooth. Remove form the heat. Gradually stir in confectioners' sugar. Spread over peanut butter layer. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Cut into squares.