Dive into these Ultimate Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies, a decadent dessert perfect for chocolate lovers. Featuring a rich brownie base, a luscious peanut butter layer, and a sweet marshmallow cocoa topping, these brownies are then drizzled with caramel and sprinkled with pecans for an extra indulgent treat. Ideal for special occasions or a luxurious treat at home.
Ingredients
- Brownies:
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup butter
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 4 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/3 cups peanut butter
- Topping:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup milk
- 10 large marshmallows
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 lb (16 oz) confectioners’ sugar
- Caramel topping
- Chopped pecans
Directions
- Prepare Brownies: Mix melted butter with cocoa powder, let cool. Combine with sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Add flour and salt, mix well.
- Bake: Pour into a greased 9×13 pan and bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes.
- Peanut Butter Layer: Spread peanut butter over hot brownies, let cool.
- Topping: Melt butter, cocoa, milk, and marshmallows in a saucepan. Add vanilla and confectioners’ sugar, mix until smooth.
- Finish: Spread topping over cooled brownies, drizzle with caramel, and sprinkle with pecans.
Conclusion and Tips
These Ultimate Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies are rich and indulgent, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. For added texture, mix some chocolate chips into the brownie batter. Serve these brownies at your next gathering and watch them disappear!
Have you tried this recipe? Share your tips and favorite variations in the comments below. What’s your go-to brownie topping?