A chocolatey chewy brownie base gets topped with a fluffy peanut butter layer, then drizzled with chocolate syrup right before serving to create these Peanut Butter Brownies!
A chocolate brownie, or simply a brownie, is a chocolate baked confection. Brownies come in a variety of forms and may be either fudgy or cakey, depending on their density. Brownies often, but not always, have a glossy “skin” on their upper crust. They may also include nuts, frosting, chocolate chips, or other ingredients. A variation made with brown sugar and vanilla rather than chocolate in the batter is called a blond brownie or blondie. The brownie was developed in the United States at the end of the 19th century and popularized there during the first half of the 20th century.
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Peanut Butter Brownies
Ingredients
- 1 pkg brownie mix
Peanut Butter Topping
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 8 oz cool-whip thawed
- Chocolate Syrup Garnish
Instructions
- Line a square baking dish with foil hanging over the edges to create handles. This will make it easier to lift the dessert out of the pan when it is done. Spray the foil with cooking spray.
- Prepare brownie mix according to package directions and spread into the prepared square pan. Bake according to package directions.
- Allow the brownies to cool completely.
Peanut Butter Topping
- With your mixer, whip an 8 ounce package of softened cream cheese until it is light and fluffy. Add in peanut butter and mix for a minute to combine. Slowly add in powdered sugar. At this point, the mixture will be very thick.
- Add in Cool Whip and mix until the filling is light and fluffy.
- Spread the filling over the brownie layer and place in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
- Right before serving, cut the dessert into small pieces, drizzle with chocolate syrup, and serve.
- Store leftovers covered tightly in the refrigerator.
