"This recipe was developed with my Kittencal's Extreme Chocolate Brownies If you are in need of a peanut butter and chocolate fix, this will cure it for sure! Prep time does not include make the brownies. The chocolate topping can be doubled if desired for a thicker layer...."
INGREDIENTS
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2/3 cup butter or 2/3 cup margarine
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1 1/3 cups sugar
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1/4 cup water
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3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided
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2 teaspoons vanilla
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4 large eggs
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1 1/2 cups flour
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 cup coarsley chopped dry roasted peanuts
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1 cup peanut butter (use purchased peanut butter)
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1/4 cup butter, softened
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3/4 cup powdered sugar
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1 pinch salt
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1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
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1 tablespoon 18% table cream (or use half and half cream or full-fat milk)
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1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
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8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
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1/4 cup butter