Best 5 Peanut Butter Brookies Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors presented by the irresistible peanut butter brookies, a delectable treat that harmoniously blends the classic allure of chocolate chip cookies with the rich, nutty embrace of peanut butter. These remarkable cookies, presented in two equally tempting variations, promise an extraordinary culinary experience.

The first recipe takes you on a journey of traditional indulgence, featuring a luscious peanut butter cookie dough generously studded with semisweet chocolate chips. Each bite offers a perfect balance between the sweet, nutty goodness of peanut butter and the rich, decadent flavor of chocolate.

For those seeking a more sophisticated taste adventure, the second variation introduces a tantalizing twist: a layer of creamy peanut butter sandwiched between two layers of chocolate chip cookie dough. This irresistible combination creates a symphony of textures and flavors, with the smooth, velvety peanut butter providing a delightful contrast to the crispy, chewy cookie exterior.

Whether you choose the classic or the layered version, these peanut butter brookies are guaranteed to satisfy your sweet cravings and leave you yearning for more. So, embark on this culinary adventure, gather your ingredients, and prepare to be amazed by the extraordinary delights that await you.

Let's cook with our recipes!

PEANUT BUTTER BROOKIES



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What's better than a brownie? A brownie with a layer of peanut butter cookie, that's what. This brookie recipe is from Edd Kimber's One Tin Bakes.

Provided by Edd Kimber

Categories     Dessert     Cookie     Brownie     Chocolate     Peanut Butter     Peanut     Egg     Bake

Yield Makes 12-24, depending on desired size

Number Of Ingredients 17

For the peanut butter cookie layer
160g (5¾ oz / ½ cup + 2 tablespoons) smooth peanut butter
220g (8 oz / 1 cup) light brown sugar
1 large egg, plus 2 large egg yolks
100g (3½ oz / ¾ cup) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda (baking soda)
½ teaspoon fine sea salt
100g (3 oz) salted peanuts, roughly chopped
For the brownie layer
150g (5½ oz / 1⅓ sticks) unsalted butter, diced, plus extra for greasing
85g (3 oz / 1 cup) cocoa powder
100g (3½ oz / ½ cup) caster (superfine) sugar
100g (3½ oz / ⅓ cup + 2 tablespoons) light brown sugar
¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
70g (2½ oz / ½ cup + 1 tablespoon) all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F), Gas Mark 4. Lightly grease a 13x9" baking tin and line with a piece of parchment paper that overhangs the two long sides. Secure in place with metal clips.
  • For the peanut butter cookie layer, mix the peanut butter and brown sugar together in a large bowl for a couple of minutes until combined and slightly lightened. Add the egg and egg yolks and beat together for a further 2-3 minutes. Add all the remaining ingredients (reserving 3 tablespoons of the peanuts for sprinkling over later) and gently mix together to form a uniform cookie dough. Spread the cookie dough in an even layer in the prepared tin, then set aside.
  • For the brownie layer, add the butter and cocoa to a small saucepan over a medium heat, stirring constantly, until melted and smooth. Remove from the heat and set aside. Place the sugars, salt, vanilla and eggs in a large bowl and whisk together with an electric mixer for 2-3 minutes or until slightly thickened and pale. Pour in the melted butter mixture, mixing briefly until combined, then fold in the flour. Pour the batter over the cookie layer and spread into an even layer, then sprinkle over the reserved peanuts.
  • Bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the middle comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  • Leave the brookies to cool completely in the tin, before using the parchment paper to lift them from the tin and cutting into squares.Store in a sealed container for 3-4 days.

PEANUT-BUTTER CUP STUFFED BROOKIES RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: brownie mix, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, cookie dough

Provided by Amani Arce

Categories     Bakery Goods

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 box brownie mix
1 pack Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
1 package cookie dough

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F. Prepare your brownie batter.
  • Spray a muffin tin pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Press down cookie dough into each muffin tin. Then, press a Reese's cup into the middle of each cup and fill each cup with brownie batter until the other layers are covered.
  • Bake for 20 minutes. Then, remove and cool in the fridge for 15 minutes.
  • Serve.

CLASSIC PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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Makes great cookies!

Provided by Shirley Sadler

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup crunchy peanut butter
1 cup white sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs eggs
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda

Steps:

  • Cream butter, peanut butter, and sugars together in a bowl; beat in eggs.
  • In a separate bowl, sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; stir into butter mixture. Put dough in refrigerator for 1 hour.
  • Roll dough into 1 inch balls and put on baking sheets. Flatten each ball with a fork, making a crisscross pattern. Bake in a preheated 375 degrees F oven for about 10 minutes or until cookies begin to brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.7 calories, Carbohydrate 29.7 g, Cholesterol 35.8 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 209.4 mg, Sugar 18.2 g

CHOCOLATE-PEANUT BUTTER DREAM BARS



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Prize-Winning Recipe 2008! Love chocolate sundaes with peanuts? Here's a "sundae" that can be waiting in your fridge.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h5m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ double chocolate chunk cookie mix
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons cold strong brewed coffee or water
1 egg
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 container (8 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 bag (9 oz) Reese's peanut butter cups miniatures, chopped
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons sugar
3 oz bittersweet baking chocolate, melted
1 cup unsalted dry-roasted peanuts

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, stir cookie base ingredients until soft dough forms. Spread dough in bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch pan. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or just until set. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • In large bowl, beat cream cheese and 1/4 cup sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Fold in whipped topping and candies. Spread over cooled cookie base.
  • In small microwavable bowl, beat peanut butter, milk and 2 tablespoons sugar with wire whisk until smooth. Microwave uncovered on High 30 to 60 seconds, stirring after 30 seconds, to thin for drizzling. Drizzle mixture over filling. Drizzle with melted chocolate. Sprinkle with peanuts. Refrigerate about 1 hour or until set. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 170 mg, Sugar 20 g, TransFat 0 g

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER BROOKIES



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Who says we've got to choose between brownies and cookies? Incredibly rich fudge brownies are baked atop a cakey peanut butter cookie base that is filled with crunchy peanuts. A peanut butter drizzle and more chocolate finishes these truly decadent bars.

Provided by Dan Langan

Categories     dessert

Time 3h40m

Yield 16 bars

Number Of Ingredients 22

Nonstick cooking spray, for the pan
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (70 grams)
Heaping 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed (115 grams)
1/3 cup smooth peanut butter
1 egg white, from 1 large egg, at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup your favorite roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter
2/3 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup light brown sugar (215 grams)
1/2 cup Dutch process cocoa powder (50 grams)
1 tablespoon hot water
Heaping 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1 large egg yolk, leftover from cookie dough, at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup all-purpose flour (65 grams)
3 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
2 tablespoons mini semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a 9-inch square pan with cooking spray, line with parchment paper, then spray the parchment.
  • For the peanut butter cookie base: Whisk together the flour, salt and baking soda in a medium bowl and set aside.
  • Melt the butter in a medium microwave-safe bowl and then stir in the brown sugar and peanut butter until smooth. Stir in the egg white and vanilla until fully combined. Stir in the flour mixture and peanuts until combined, then transfer the dough into the prepared pan.
  • Use a rubber spatula or your fingers to press the dough into an even layer. Bake until the cookie puffs up and the edges are light golden, 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the brownie batter.
  • For the brownie batter: Put the butter in a medium saucepan and cook over medium heat until melted and bubbling, about 1 minute. Stir constantly with a rubber spatula until the butter is light golden brown, about 2 minutes. Transfer the browned butter to a heat-resistant medium bowl and stir in the chocolate chips until smooth. Stir in the brown sugar, cocoa powder, hot water and salt until combined. Stir in the eggs, yolk and vanilla until the eggs are fully incorporated. Stir in the flour until completely combined and the batter is thick and shiny. Pour the batter over the just baked peanut butter cookie base and spread it with a rubber spatula or spoon until smooth.
  • Lower the oven to 300 degrees F and bake until a toothpick inserted about 3 inches from the edge of the pan comes out with fudgy crumbs, but no raw batter, 40 to 43 minutes. Let cool completely, about 2 hours 30 minutes.
  • To finish: Melt the peanut butter in a small microwave-safe bowl in 10 second intervals, stirring after each, until it has the consistency of a smooth sauce, about 20 to 25 seconds total. Transfer to a small resealable plastic bag, snip off the tip and drizzle the peanut butter sauce over the bars. Sprinkle with the mini chocolate chips and then slice into 16 squares. The bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Tips:

  • Use room temperature ingredients: This will help the cookies spread and bake evenly.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the cookies tough.
  • Chill the dough before baking: This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cookies until the edges are just set and the centers are still slightly gooey: This will give you the perfect chewy brownie-cookie texture.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before frosting them: This will help the frosting set properly.

Conclusion:

These peanut butter brookies are the perfect combination of chewy brownie and soft cookie. They're easy to make and always a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a delicious and satisfying dessert, give these peanut butter brookies a try!

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