How many days can you go without a brownie? Because I can last two days. Then it all falls apart.
There are two desserts in this world that I can never say no to. The first is a chocolate chip cookie. I know very few people who can ever resist one. I even love the Costco ones. They’re processed. They’re huge. They’re delicious.
And then, taunting me always, is a perfectly fudgy brownie. You’d think that there aren’t a lot of good ones out there, but man, is that wrong. There are incredible brownies everywhere. It’s kind of encouraging, really. What kind of world would we live in if good brownies weren’t available on every street corner along with Coke Slurpees and Starbucks?
You know, I’m sounding very first world right now. But let’s be real. A baking blogger really cares about stuff like this. My mother would think that’s pathetic. But then again, she’s one of those people who reads the newspaper front to back and takes everything very seriously. I take very little seriously.
Except brownies. These have peanut butter cups in them, and they’re covered with a chocolate peanut butter ganache. Ganache is serious stuff, but it’s very easy to make. And once it’s made, I dare you to stop eating it.
If you’ve never had a ganache-frosted brownie, you are totally missing out. It’s rich, it’s fudgy, it’s life-changing. And when you throw Reese’s into the mix, you’re really asking for a happy afternoon snack moment!
As long as these are in my fridge (I like my fudgy goodies chilled), I won’t have to go even two days without a brownie. And you won’t either! These are wonderfully easy to make and a fantastic addition to your potential Super Bowl party. Give it a shot!
Ganache-Frosted Peanut Butter Cup Brownies
Ingredients
Brownies
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup cocoa
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup mini Reese's, halved
Ganache
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup peanut butter chips
1/4 cup milk chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350. Coat an 8 x 8 pan with cooking spray.
- In a medium-sized bowl, mix the cocoa into the melted butter until it dissolves. Add the sugar and stir again. When the sugar is incorporated, mix in the vanilla and eggs. Add the salt and flour, mixing until just combined. Fold in the peanut butter cups.
- Spread the batter in the prepared pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the top is set. Let the brownies cool completely.
- Make the ganache. In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave the heavy cream with the peanut butter chips and chocolate chips for two minutes. Stir until the mixture is smooth.
- Pour the ganache on top of the brownies. Place the pan in the refrigerator. It will take 2-3 hours for the ganache to set.
- Cut into squares and serve. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
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I definitely can’t go too long without a brownie, especially these! Peanut butter cup brownies sounds incredible, Mir! And that ganache is just calling my name. What a perfect Friday dessert!
Gayle @ Pumpkin ‘N Spice recently posted…Skillet Buttermilk Cornbread & A Blog Birthday Giveaway
I’m so glad they’re safe in my freezer, Gayle! I can take one out after school as a Friday treat and then have them when I need them!
Oooooh that last picture is sending me straight to brownie HEAVEN! There’s nothing I don’t love about these brownies… you always have those great chocolate + peanut butter recipes that I adore 🙂
Medha @ Whisk & Shout recently posted…The Ultimate {Vegan + GF!} Game Day Nachos
Thanks, Medha! You know that I’m kind of a fanatic about the PB and chocolate!
I am seriously going to make these for my husband… he LOVE anything chocolate and peanut butter!! I’ll post pics if I can get around to making them this evening!! – http://www.domesticgeekgirl.com
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That would be great, Gingi! Let me know how it turns out!
I pretty much need a brownie a week. With one as amazing as this, maybe two a week.
Jocelyn (Grandbaby cakes) recently posted…Pink and Green Vanilla Cupcakes
You are too kind, Jocelyn! But I am definitely a brownie all the time girl!
I love, love, love brownies! And chocolate chip cookies! And you added peanut butter cups! Those look fantastic!
Stacey @ Bake.Eat.Repeat. recently posted…Chocolate Cupcakes with Salted Caramel Frosting
Let’s face it, Stacey. I’ll add PB cups to anything!
Oh god – this is torture for me at the moment. I am trying to cut back on cake but this looks incredible. Looks really gooey, just how I like them.
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy recently posted…Comment on 10 Ways To Use Up Leftover Chicken by Gayle @ Pumpkin ‘N Spice
Don’t look then, Dannii! Stay strong! 🙂
Hello Mir, I found you through a fellow blogger’s page. Thought to stop by and say hello! these brownies look so darn delicious! Peanut butter is my favorite snack of all times! in brownies, I’m sure it will be irresistible!
Welcome, Savita! I’m glad you share my love of all things PB!
I can’t say no to chocolate chip cookies or brownies either, but maybe it’s because they both have chocolate? Haha. I love that you made a peanut butter cup version and that ganache sounds amazing on top too! Pinned 🙂
Danielle recently posted…Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread
Thanks for pinning, Danielle! I think there’s something special about chocolate chip cookies and brownies. I can never say no!
Oh my heck! These look wonderful! Two days is pretty good. That’s about my limit as well =o)
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Erin @ Making Memories recently posted…DIY Clay Charms
Oh, good. Glad it’s not just me, Erin! I just need my fix.
These brownies look so fudgy and chocolaty Mir..and that frosting on top…DELICIOUS!
Manali @ CookWithManali recently posted…Corn Stuffed Garlic Herb Dinner Rolls
Thanks, Manali! I love fudgy frostings. So much better than the buttercream kind!
I can’t resist a good brownie…add peanut butter cups and I am totally in trouble!! These look awesome!
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life recently posted…Ham and Tomato Egg Bake
In trouble is right, Jocelyn. I tried freezing them to slow myself down. Turns out, they’re very fudgy when frozen. Rats!