salty & fudgy peanut brownies
Sweet, savory, creamy and crunchy play well together and this 'snack' is proof that when in proper balance, dessert can take on Zen-like qualities. So, what is the 'BEST PART' of this treat, you might ask? That's easy... the frosting has frosting! - Geoffry
prep time
30 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
Bake
yield
1 dozen
Ingredients
- BROWNIES
- 1 1/2 sticks butter, unsalted
- 7 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 - eggs (large)
- 1 cup ap flour
- 1 cup roasted salted peanuts, coarsely chopped
- FROSTING AND GANACHE
- 1 cup chunky peanut butter (do not use natural/old-fashioned.)
- 1 stick unsalted butter, divided, room temperature
- 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 7 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
How To Make salty & fudgy peanut brownies
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Step 1Preparation For brownies: Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 325°F. Line 13x9x2-inch class baking pan with parchment paper, leaving long overhang; butter paper. Place 3/4 cup butter in heavy large saucepan. Add both chocolates; stir over low heat until smooth. Remove from heat. Whisk in sugar, vanilla, and salt, then eggs, 1 at a time. Fold in flour, then nuts. Spread in prepared pan. Bake until tester inserted into center comes out with moist crumbs attached, about 30 minutes. Place pan on rack; cool.
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Step 2For frosting: Using electric mixer, beat peanut butter and 1/4 cup butter in medium bowl to blend. Beat in powdered sugar, salt, and nutmeg, then milk and vanilla. Spread frosting over brownies
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Step 3For ganache: Stir chocolate and 1/4 cup butter in heavy small saucepan over low heat until smooth. Drop ganache all over frosting; spread to cover. Chill until set, about 1 1/2 hours. Do ahead Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and keep chilled.
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Step 4To serve: Using paper as aid, transfer brownie cake to work surface; cut into squares (using an electric knife). Bring to room temperature; serve!
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