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Peanut Butter Brownies

SUBMITTED BY: Judy Sims

"A friend of mine gave me the recipe for these layered brownies, but I added my own touch--chunky peanut butter. Every time I take it to a group gathering, I get requests for the recipe. It's a real crowd-pleaser! -Judy Sims Weatherford, Texas"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 7 stars. This recipe average a 4.1 star rating.
Read Reviews (7)
PREP TIME  30 Min
COOK TIME  20 Min
READY IN  50 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 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

DIRECTIONS

  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.

FOOTNOTE

  • This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 3, 2008 by Jenny Pieske
Um....sweet wise they hit the spot. However, overall I would not make these again and that is... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 12, 2008 by Renae
I've made this recipe once before, and it was absalutely wonderful. It took a long time to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 9, 2008 by ADEWING
Good brownies. I followed other reviewers suggestions and used half the amount of peanut... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2007 by newmommy
There was too much peanut butter for my taste. The frosting combined with the peanut butter... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 23, 2007 by fozzbeats
These are amazing, everyone will love them. Don't expect to keep them long! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 27, 2007 by CIELLET1
The brownies were good, but they definitely need a little work. There is definitely TOO MUCH... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2007 by Jennifer
What a great recipe for any occasion, be it hors d'ovres and wine or football and popcorn... MORE


 
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