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Peanut Butter Truffle Brownies

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Mar 19, 2020
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Craving chocolate and sweet peanut butter all wrapped up into one indulgent bar? Start with a no-fail brownie mix, then add layers of peanut butter and melted chocolate chips. Yum.

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  • Peanut butter may be one of the most versatile ingredients around – which is lucky, considering how cheap and tasty it is.

    Looking for some people-pleasing peanut butter-based treats for your next get together? We've got you covered! Below are 10 tasty snacks and desserts made with this old childhood favorite.

    1. Peanut Butter Truffle Brownies

    Peanut Butter Truffle Brownies are super easy because you can use a box of Betty Crocker™ Supreme original brownie mix, but spiff them up with a topping you can quickly put together. Cakey, moist brownie on the bottom and creamy layers of peanut butter and chocolate on top equals a win for everyone.

    2. Peanut Butter Cookies

    No one will turn their nose up at these awesome Peanut Butter Cookies. Just the sight of those golden-brown nuggets of goodness with the crosshatch stamp on top will have all of your guests feeling nostalgic and hungry.

    3. Peanut Butter Puddles

    Want to impress everyone with minimal effort? Of course you do. Try these Peanut Butter Puddles, which are simply cinnamon rolls with some chocolate and peanut butter embellishments.

    4. Chocolate-Peanut Butter Pie

    Chocolate-Peanut Butter Pie is an indulgent dessert that uses Chex cereal as the crust for a crunchy alternative to old school pastry dough.

    5. Peanut Butter Sundaes-in-a-Cup

    If you're having an outdoor get-together, these Peanut Butter Sundaes-in-a-Cup are an easy, fun way to top off a summer fete.

    6. Peanut Butter Cookie Bark

    This Peanut Butter Cookie Bark is a sweet amalgam of everyone's all-time favorites – chocolate, peanuts, Golden Grahams and peanut butter cookie dough.

    7. Peanut Butter Crescents

    Having an old school brunch? Make these simple Peanut Butter Crescents. The peanut butter and brown sugar filling will have everyone swooning and asking what bakery you got them from.

    8. Frozen Peanut Butter Cheesecake

    You can also take your spin on cheesecakes to the next level with a Frozen Peanut Butter Cheesecake, which are made with a super delish crispy chocolate crust then covered with more chocolate and of course, peanut butter!

    9. Peanut Butter Marshmallow Treats

    Ever wonder what would happen if marshmallow bars and peanut butter cups had a baby? Well, they just might look something like these Peanut Butter Marshmallow Treats. Your guests may be momentarily confused and then overwhelmed with yumminess.

    10. Peanut Butter Rocky Road Brownies

    If your friends don’t like rocky road, you may want to get some new friends so that you have someone to enjoy these sweet Peanut Butter Rocky Road Brownies with. They're DIY but complex in flavor – the perfect party food to impress all of your guests.

Peanut Butter Truffle Brownies

  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total 3 hr 10 min
  • Servings 16
  • Ingredients 8
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Ingredients

Brownie Base

Filling

  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon milk

Topping

  • 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease bottom of 8-inch square pan with shortening or cooking spray. Make and bake brownies as directed on box. Cool completely on cooling rack, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Step 
    2
    In medium bowl, beat Filling ingredients with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Spread evenly over brownie base.
  • Step 
    3
    In small microwavable bowl, microwave Topping ingredients uncovered on High 15 to 30 seconds; stir until smooth; cool 10 minutes. Drop topping by spoonfuls over filling layer; spread evenly. Refrigerate about 30 minutes or until set. Cut into 4 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition

280 Calories
14g Total Fat
2g Protein
36g Total Carbohydrate
27g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Brownie
Calories
280
Calories from Fat
120
Total Fat
14g
21%
Saturated Fat
5g
24%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
25mg
8%
Sodium
150mg
6%
Potassium
45mg
1%
Total Carbohydrate
36g
12%
Dietary Fiber
1g
4%
Sugars
27g
Protein
2g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
2%
2%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
10%
10%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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