Triple Layer Peanut Butter Brownie Recipes

Steps:

• Prepare and bake brownies in 13x9-inch pan as directed on package; cool. Meanwhile, beat pudding mix and milk with whisk 2 min. Add peanut butter and sugar; mix well. Refrigerate until brownies are completely cooled.
• Spread pudding mixture over brownies.
• Microwave COOL WHIP and semi-sweet chocolate in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1 min. or until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring every 30 sec. Spread over pudding mixture; sprinkle with nuts. Refrigerate 1 hour.

Steps:

• Prepare and bake brownie mix according to package directions, using a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Cool on a wire rack. , In a large saucepan, combine chocolate chips and peanut butter. Cook over low heat for 4-5 minutes or until blended, stirring occasionally. Stir in cereal; set aside. , Spread frosting over brownies. Sprinkle with peanuts. Spread with peanut butter mixture. Chill for 30 minutes or until set before cutting. Store in the refrigerator.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, butter and vanilla until smooth. Whisk together the dry ingredients; gradually add to egg mixture. Stir in chocolate chips. Set aside 1 cup for topping. Spread remaining batter into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. , In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, peanut butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in egg and milk on low just until combined. Carefully spread over batter. Drop reserved batter by tablespoonfuls over filling. Cut through batter with a knife to swirl. , Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes (do not overbake). Cool on a wire rack. Chill until serving.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°; line a lightly greased 13 x 9 inch pan with aluminum foil, allowing foil to extend over ends of pan; set aside.
• Melt 1 cup butter in a saucepan over medium heat; remove pan from heat.
• Add in 6 ounces chopped chocolate, and let stand 5 minutes; stir until smooth; transfer to a large mixing bowl.
• Add 2 cups sugar to melted chocolate mixture; beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until blended.
• Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating just until blended; add vanilla.
• Add flour; beat on low speed just until blended; stir in 3/4 cup peanuts.
• Spread batter into prepared pan; bake for 30-34 minutes (wooden pick will not test clean).
• Remove to a wire rack, and cool completely.
• Meanwhile, beat peanut butter and 1/2 cup butter in a bowl at medium speed until blended.
• Add powdered sugar; beat until blended.
• Spread over cooled brownies.
• Melt 8 ounces chocolate squares and remaining 1 ounce chopped chocolate in a small glass bowl according to microwave package directions; stir in corn syrup.
• Spoon dollops of melted chocolate over peanut butter layer; spread gently to cover peanut butter layer.
• Sprinkle with 1/3 cup peanuts, if desired.
• Cover and chill 2 hours or until set.
• Use foil to lift brownies out of pan; peel foil away from sides of uncut brownies; cut into bars.

Steps:

• Prepare the brownies as directed on the package (brownie mix, water, oil and eggs) using a 13 x 9-inch pan.
• Whisk milk and pudding mix 2 minutes while brownies are cooling. Add peanut butter and sugar; mix well. Cover and refrigerate pudding mixture until brownies are completely cooled.
• Spread pudding mixture over brownies.
• Microwave whipped topping and chocolate on high for 1 minute, stirring every 30 seconds. Spread over pudding; sprinkle with nuts. Refrigerate 1 hour. Refrigerate leftovers -- yeah right, leftovers!

Steps:

• Make the brownies: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a 9-inch (23-cm) square baking pan with parchment paper and grease with nonstick spray.
• Add the butter and 1 cup of the chocolate chips to a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 1½ minutes, then let sit for 3 minutes before whisking until smooth. Add the granulated and brown sugars, vanilla, and salt. Whisk to combine. Whisk in the eggs until fully incorporated.
• Sift the flour and cocoa powder into the bowl and fold to combine with a spatula. Add the remaining ½ cup chocolate chips and fold to incorporate.
• Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached. Let cool completely.
• Make the peanut butter filling: In a medium bowl, use a rubber spatula to mix together the powdered sugar and peanut butter until crumbly. Add the melted butter and mix with an electric hand mixer until smooth.
• Scoop the peanut butter filling on top of the cooled brownies and use offset spatula to spread in an even layer. Sprinkle the crispy rice cereal on top. Freeze for 30 minutes.
• Make the chocolate ganache: Add the chocolate chips to a medium heatproof bowl. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate chips and whisk until the chips are melted and the ganache is smooth.
• Pour the ganache over the peanut butter filling. Use offset spatula to spread in an even layer. Garnish with flaky salt, if desired.
• Return the brownies to the freezer until the ganache sets, about 15 minutes.
• Cut the brownies into 9 squares.
• Enjoy!

Steps:

• Make Brownie Layer: Preheat oven to 350 degree F and butter and flour a 13-x9-inch nonstick metal baking pan.
• Melt chocolate and butter in a large heat-proof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water, stirring until smooth. Remove bowl from pan and stir in sugars and vanilla. Add eggs 1 at a time, stirring vigorously after each addition, until combined well.
• Add flour and salt and stir until just combined.
• Stir in chopped nuts and spoon mixture into prepared pan, smoothing top.
• Bake in middle of oven until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Let brownies cool in pan on a rack.
• Make Peanut Butter Layer: Whisk together cream cheese and peanut butter until combined well. Sift confectioners' sugar over mixture and whisk until combined well and smooth. Spread peanut butter mixture evenly over brownie layer with a spatula and chill until firm.
• Make Chocolate Layer: Melt chocolate with butter and cream in a heat-proof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water, stirring until smooth, about 4 minutes. Remove bowl from pan and let chocolate mixture cool to room temperature. Spread cooled mixture over peanut butter layer and chill until firm.
• Trim brownies along one short side with a hot dry knife (reserve trimmings for a snack, of COURSE, lol!) and cut remaining brownies into bite-size pieces (about 1 x 1-1/2 inches). The first piece will be the hardest to get out. Keep brownies chilled, loosely covered, until ready to serve.

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients; stir in butter. Pat into a greased 11x7-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 5 minutes. , In another bowl, beat the sugar, butter and chocolate. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the chocolate mixture alternately with milk, mixing well after each addition. Stir in pecans; spread over bottom layer. , Bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Cool. , For frosting, in a large microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Stir in confectioners' sugar and vanilla (mixture will be very crumbly). Beat in enough water (about 2 tablespoons) to achieve desired spreading consistency. Immediately frost brownies and top with pecans halves.