Chocolate chip studded brownies and a fluffy peanut butter topping these Silky Peanut Butter Brownies are luscious, addictive and absolutely over the top amazing.

I love mixing flavors when baking. Brownies as you may know are one of my favorite things in the world…next to cake. Cake and brownies are my two top desserts.

But when it comes to these Silky Peanut Butter Brownies, you really can’t get much more indulgent and tasty then these. These brownies are literally the best things ever.

I’m not even over exaggerating that, when it comes to desserts, these pretty much end all desserts. With the double chocolate brownies and the silky peanut butter topping.

You just can’t get much better combination the peanut butter and chocolate and the texture of these, fudgy and creamy all at the same time. I just can’t get enough.

It’s like you mashed a peanut butter pie into a brownie and they became one with one another. Out of this world, are you sick of me telling you how amazing these are yet?

I just want to let you know that if you want to try something different and super delicious it has to be these Silky Peanut Butter Brownies for sure!

Some of our other favorite brownie recipes we have on our site include: Brownie in a Mug, Caramel Brownies and Nutella Brownies.

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS:

Peanut butter and chocolate just go together, period.
The topping adds an extra a light flavor that works well with the brownies.
The chocolate chips in the batter are optional.

INGREDIENTS NEEDED (FULL RECIPE AT BOTTOM):

Unsalted butter
Semi-sweet chocolate baking bar
Vanilla extract
All-purpose flour
Granulated sugar
Light brown sugar
Unsweetened cocoa powder
Baking soda
Fine sea salt
Eggs
Semi-sweet chocolate chips
Cream cheese
Powdered sugar
Creamy peanut butter
Whipped topping
Chocolate bark

HOW TO MAKE SILKY PEANUT BUTTER BROWNIES, STEP BY STEP:

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9×13 with foil and spray with cooking spray, set aside.
In a medium-sized bowl add the butter and chopped chocolate. Microwave for 30 seconds, stir. Microwave for another 30 seconds, stir. Start microwaving at 15-second intervals stirring in between until the mixture is melted. Stir in the vanilla and set aside.
In the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment add the flour, sugar, brown sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt, stir to combine.
At low speed add in the eggs one at a time until mixed in. Turn the mixer on medium and let it mix for 2 minutes, scrape down the sides.
Turn the mixer on low and slowly stream in the melted chocolate mixture until combined.
Add the chocolate chips and just mix them in so they are incorporated through the batter. This mixture will be very thick.
Press the brownie batter into the bottom of the baking dish, I find using my hands to spread it out easiest. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the top is set, no longer glossy, and the edges slightly puff up. You can take an internal temperature, if the brownies are 165°F they are done.
Let cool on a wire rack completely.
Once the brownies are cooled, make the topping by placing the cream cheese in a large bowl. With an electric hand mixer, beat it until smooth.
Add the powdered sugar, and mix until smooth.
Add the peanut butter and vanilla, mix until smooth. Fold in the whipped topping until smooth and there are no streaks left, this can take a couple of minutes.
Smooth the peanut butter mixture on top of the brownies. Cover and place in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Use the foil to help lift the brownies out of the pan. Cut into bars and drizzle with optional melted chocolate bark. Serve as is or with your favorite toppings such as whipped cream, chopped peanuts, chocolate chips, or Reese’s pieces!

I know that these Peanut Butter Brownies look like a lot of work, and in some sense they are, but let me tell you that they are absolutely worth it.

The perfect indulgent treat that you will want to have each night after dinner, I know that’s what I do when we make them. But I also so everything in moderation!

WHAT MAKES A BROWNIE MORE FUDGY?

It is the fat to flour ratio that makes a brownie more fudge like. If you want more fudge you add more chocolate and butter/oil instead of more flour where it would be more cake like.

Also cake like brownies rely on a leavening agent such as baking powder, which this recipe does not contain, so it makes they more gooey.

The cooking time also is a role player when it comes to consistency, if you want a chewier brownie then you can bake for less time where it almost looks like the center is a little under done.

They will continue to cook for a while when removed from the oven, but this is a way to make the brownies more fudgy and chewy as well.

HOW TO TELL WHEN BROWNIES ARE DONE:

When removed from the oven brownies and any baked goods really will continue to bake. These you will want to take out when the center looks slightly underdone and the edges are crispy.

You can also use a toothpick for this as well, when a toothpick inserted into center and comes out clean, that is another indicator of when they are done.

We do both methods, we like to visualize and also like to check the center to be completely sure. One or the other are okay but if you want to be certain I recommend doing both!

HOW TO STORE:

These Peanut Butter Brownies can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. I would let sit out about 5-10 minutes before eating as they will become slightly hard after refrigeration.

TIPS AND TRICKS:

Chocolate Chips in the batter are completely optional, but highly recommended.
I do not suggest freezing these brownies as the topping will defrost weird.
Chocolate drizzle is a delicious addition to these, not necessary but we love it.
You can mix in other things into these brownies such as Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups or Pieces.
You can also top with peanuts, Reese’s, whipped topping, chocolate chips, etc.
The brownies need to fully cool before spreading your topping on so it won’t melt.
These also need to chill at lest 4 hours for the topping to set up properly before cutting and serving.

If you want that perfect chocolate and peanut butter combination then you really cannot go wrong with these Silky Peanut Butter Brownies.

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Silky Peanut Butter Brownies