Chocolate brownies. Peanut butter filling. Chocolate ganache and peanut butter cups. Bring them together and what do you get? These Chocolate and Peanut Butter Lover’s Brownies from Two Peas and Their Pod have perfectly balanced layers of each component so that every bite is a treat.

You’ll Need:

Brownies
– 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
– 3 1/2 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
– 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
– 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
– 2 large eggs, plus 1 egg yolk, lightly beaten
– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
– 2/3 cup chocolate chips
Peanut Butter Filling
– 1 cup creamy peanut butter, melted
– 1/2 cup powdered sugar
– 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Ganache Topping
– 8 ounces milk chocolate, chopped
– 1/2 cup heavy cream
– 1 1/2 cups chopped peanut butter cups

How To:

Brownies

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
2. Add the butter and chopped chocolate to a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 30 to 60 seconds, until semi-melted, then stir constantly to melt the rest. Set the chocolate aside and allow the mixture to cool for 5 minutes.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
4. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter-chocolate mixture and granulated sugar.
5. Whisk in the eggs, egg yolk, and vanilla extract, stirring until a smooth batter forms.
6. With a large spoon, mix in the dry ingredients until combined.
7. Stir in the chocolate chips.
8. Add the batter to the baking dish. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the brownies are set and no longer jiggly in the middle.
9. Remove the brownies from the oven and let them cool for 30 minutes.

Peanut Butter Filling

1. Stir together the melted peanut butter, powdered sugar, and coconut oil until smooth and the coconut oil is melted by the warmth of the peanut butter.
2. Pour the filling over the brownies, using a spatula to spread it around the top.
3. Let cool completely and firm up, about 20 minutes.

Ganache

1. Add the chocolate to a large bowl.
2. Heat the cream in a small saucepan over medium heat just until it bubbles around the edges.
3. Remove the cream from the heat and pour it over the chocolate. Let the mixture stand for 30 seconds, then stir for about 1 to 2 minutes until the chocolate melts and a smooth ganache comes together.
4. Pour the ganache over the top of the brownies, then cover with the chopped peanut butter cups.
5. Let the brownies sit for 30 minutes before cutting.

Keep the brownies covered and/or in an airtight container. At room temperature they will keep for about 2 to 3 days, and in the refrigerator a few days past that point. We doubt, however, that these delicious treats will last that long.