Peanut Butter Brownies
What’s better than peanut butter and chocolate? Rich, salty, and sweet. Guaranteed delicious!
Prepare Oven and Pan
First, preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 9 x 13-inch pan generously with cooking spray.
Prepare Cocoa
In a small saucepan, combine the butter and the cocoa. Set the butter over low heat until it melts, then whisk together with the cocoa. Set aside to cool, about 5 minutes.
Combine Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar, flour, and salt. Add the butter and cocoa mixture and mix until contents are well blended, about 2 minutes. Slowly add the eggs and vanilla and mix until well blended.
Bake Brownies
Spread the mixture evenly in the greased pan. Bake about 22-24 minutes, until a tester inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Cool Brownies
Let brownies cool COMPLETELY, about 40 minutes.
Prepare Topping
Soften the one-ounce jar of creamy peanut butter by placing in a microwave-safe bowl and microwaving for about 25 seconds. Stir the peanut butter well before spreading it on top of the brownies. Then, freeze the brownies for about 30 minutes.
Prepare Frosting
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and marshmallows over medium heat. Add the powdered sugar, milk, and cocoa powder and stir until smooth. (For a thicker frosting, you can add a little more powdered sugar.)
Ice Brownies
Spread the frosting over the peanut butter and freeze the brownies for an additional 30 minutes.
Cut Brownies and Serve
Cut brownies into 24 squares. Keep refrigerated.