Monday, September 2, 2024

Peanut Butter Truffle Brownies


 Peanut Butter Truffle Brownies

Chocolate and sweet peanut butter all wrapped up into one indulgent bar.  Start with a brownie mix, then add layers of peanut butter and melted chocolate chips!

You will need:

Your favorite brownie mix with ingredients called for in the mix.


For the filling:
* 1/2 cup butter, softened
* 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
* 2 cups powdered sugar
* 2 teaspoons milk


Topping:
* 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 
   (or milk chocolate chips if you prefer)
* 1/4 cup butter


1. HEAT oven to 350 F (325 F for dark or non stick pan).
    Spread brownie mix into pan.
2. Bake 27 to 29 minutes or until toothpick inserted 2 inches from side 
    of pan comes out almost clean.       
    Cool completely, about 1 hour.
   If you use a mini muffin pan, bake for 15 minutes at 325 F.
3. In medium bowl, BEAT Filling ingredients with electric mixer 
    on medium speed until smooth.               
    Spread evenly over brownie base.**
4. In small microwavable bowl, MICROWAVE Topping ingredients 
    uncovered on High 30 to 60 seconds; stir until smooth. 
    Cool 10 minutes; spread over filling. 
    Refrigerate about 30 minutes or until set.
    For brownies, cut into 9 rows by 4 rows. 
    Store covered in refrigerator.


Makes approximately 36 brownies or 38 mini muffin brownies.

** It is easier to roll the filling into a "peanut butter ball" and flatten it onto the brownie if you use the mini muffin pan.