Description
These Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Brownies feature a fudgy chocolate brownie base, a creamy egg-free peanut butter cookie dough layer, and a silky ganache topping. A decadent, multi-layered dessert perfect for chocolate and peanut butter lovers.
Ingredients
- Brownie Layer:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup bittersweet chocolate chips
- Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Layer:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (toasted if desired)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Ganache Layer:
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- Peanut butter chips for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch pan and line with parchment, leaving overhangs for easy removal.
- Make the brownie base: Melt butter and unsweetened chocolate in the microwave for about 2 minutes. Stir smooth and add vanilla. In another bowl, beat sugar and eggs until combined, then mix in the cooled chocolate mixture. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; add to wet batter along with chocolate chips. Spread into the pan and bake 22–28 minutes. Cool completely.
- Make the cookie dough layer: Beat butter and brown sugar until creamy. Add milk and peanut butter; mix smooth. Stir in flour and salt. Spread evenly over cooled brownies.
- Make the ganache: Combine chocolate chips, cream, and sugar in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat 1 minute, stirring halfway. Continue in 30-second intervals until smooth. Spread over cookie dough and top with peanut butter chips if desired.
- Refrigerate at least 1 hour, then lift via parchment and slice.
Notes
- Toast flour for safety by baking at 350°F for 5 minutes.
- Add chopped peanuts for added crunch in the cookie dough layer.
- Use dark chocolate chips for a richer, less sweet brownie.
- Swirl melted peanut butter into the ganache for a decorative twist.
- Chill well before slicing for neat squares.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 22–28 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
