| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 3 hr 15 min |
| Active: | 35 min |
| Yield: | 9 servings |
Ingredients
- 2 sticks (16 tablespoons) unsalted butter, plus more for the pan
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for the pan
- 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup smooth peanut butter
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup seedless strawberry jam
Instructions
- For the brownies: Line a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with foil, pressing it into the corners and up the sides; leave an overhang on 2 sides. Butter the foil and dust with flour. Position a rack in the lower third of the oven; preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the bittersweet chocolate and cook, stirring constantly, until mostly melted. Remove from the heat and continue to stir until the chocolate is completely melted.
- Add the granulated sugar, cocoa powder and salt to the saucepan and stir until combined. Add the eggs 1 at a time, stirring well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla. Add the flour and stir until incorporated.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread it to fill the pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with just a few crumbs, about 40 minutes.
- Let cool in the pan on a rack, about 30 minutes. Lift the brownies out of the pan using the foil and transfer to a cutting board to cool completely before frosting.
- For the peanut butter frosting: Using an electric mixer on medium speed, cream together the confectioners’ sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Then beat in the peanut butter and cream cheese.
- Frost the top of the brownies. Add 1 teaspoon water to the jam in a small bowl and stir to combine. Dollop the jam evenly on top of the frosting and use a butter knife to gently swirl it in. Cut into squares and serve.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 9 servings |
| Calories | 869 |
| Total Fat | 52 g |
| Saturated Fat | 25 g |
| Carbohydrates | 99 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 7 g |
| Sugar | 71 g |
| Protein | 14 g |
| Cholesterol | 158 mg |
| Sodium | 179 mg |
Reviews
PB&J Brownies? …love this idea! A fresh recipe for a reliable favorite dessert. Thanks Patty Heaton Parties!