Two of my favorite things in one decadent dessert, alright alright alright. These are BIG brownies, so they are meant to be cut into small squares, but if you want to eat the whole pan I won’t judge you.
The peanut butter top is made with cream cheese (I used reduced fat – in case you’re also inclined) so it’s actually not overwhelmingly sweet, but a mild creamy peanut flavor that pairs perfectly with chocolate. Enjoy!
Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate Brownies
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Cook time: 1 hour 30 mins
Total time: 1 hour 30 mins
Serves: 12
Ingredients
- 1 box Ghirardelli Dark Chocolate brownie mix
- 2 8-oz packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 and 1/4 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 2 oz. semi-sweet chocolate (I used 1/2 of a 4 oz. Ghirardelli baking bar)
- 1 tbsp. butter
- 2 tbsp. heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Bake the brownies according to the box instructions in an 8×8 pan. Let cool completely.
- In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese and peanut butter until combined. Sift the confectioners’ sugar over the cream cheese mixture and beat until smooth. Using a spatula, spread the mixture over the brownies and smooth evenly.
- In a heat-proof bowl set over a small saucepan of simmering water, melt the chocolate and butter. Add the whipping cream and stir until smooth and glossy. Remove from heat and let cool. Drizzle the cooled melted chocolate over the peanut butter layer. Place in the refrigerator and let chill until firm. Cut into bars and serve.
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