SNICKERS Peanut Butter Brownies
Sure to please any crowd, these fudgy cocoa brownies are loaded with peanut butter flavor and layered with a Snickers nut crumble that is sure to please.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Makes: 16 servings
Ingredients:
6 Snickers Minis, chopped and divided
1/3 cup milk chocolate chips
1/3 cup chopped toasted peanuts
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/3 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup peanut butter
2/3 cup cocoa powder
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup prepared caramel sauce
2 oz dark chocolate, chopped
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350˚F. Line 8-inch square baking pan with enough parchment paper to overhang edges. In bowl, combine half of the chopped Snickers, chocolate chips, and peanuts; set aside. In separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.
In saucepan set over medium-low heat, heat butter and peanut butter for about 5 minutes or until melted. Let cool slightly. Stir in cocoa powder; stir in sugar, eggs and vanilla. Stir in flour mixture; set aside.
Press half of the batter into prepared pan. Sprinkle with half the of the Snickers mixture; drizzle with half of the caramel. Repeat layers.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until only a few moist crumbs adhere to toothpick when inserted into center. Let cool completely.
Meanwhile, in microwave-safe bowl, microwave dark chocolate on Medium, stirring every 30 seconds, for 1 to 2 minutes or until smooth and melted. Spread over brownies; sprinkle remaining Snickers over top. Let stand until chocolate is set.
Tip: Alternatively, melt dark chocolate in a double-boiler.
Nutrition Facts
Per 1 brownie
Calories 240
Fat 12g
Saturated Fat 5g
Cholesterol 35mg
Sodium 115mg
Carbohydrate 30g
Fiber 2g
Sugars 20g
Protein 4g