With these OMG Peanut Butter Cup Brownies you can do no wrong, right? Pack creamy milk chocolate peanut butter cups into this homemade brownie recipe and you get the most tempting, delectable Peanut Butter Cup Brownies ever! Thank you!
More Peanut Butter Cup Love? Ultimate Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Brownie Trifle, Reese's Peanut Butter Pretzel Pie and these Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies.
I was told by taste-testers...these exact words, "These brownies are like the American Dream! It's what America was built on!" How's that sound?
In other words, you get pure Nirvana, pure joy, pure satisfaction, pure comfort, pure obsessive drooling with peanut butter and chocolate (everyone noticed, you can't hide it) and supposedly, now it's the 'New' American Dream. *Perfect*
Whoa!! Whaaa? Awesome!!? Yessss! OK! Cool!
So when we think about iconic American foods, it doesn’t get more classic than apple pie, the old-school American Dream, right? Move over please! I mean how long has peanut butter and chocolate been around anyways? *smh*
(My mind thinks like this...Kind of like "40 is the new 20", only my analogy goes something like this: "OMG Peanut Butter Cup Brownies are the new Apple Pie"...or something along those lines!) Would you agree?
People freaking love the combination of peanut butter and chocolate and this peanut butter cup brownie recipe packs a powerful chocolate and peanut butter fix that will satisfy beyond happy!
These OMG Peanut Butter Cup Brownies are all about the Choceur peanut butter cups on the inside and on top, peanut butter chocolate drizzles on top and being all enrobed with delicious chocolatey
Oh and you guys, I used a new vanilla extract in these brownies that enhanced the rich flavors even more by bringing those brownies to a higher level. If you're interested in what I used, check out this organic Singing Dog Vanilla Extract!
So, there you have it...the newest American Dream! I'd like to think so anyways! Enjoy!
OMG Peanut Butter Cup Brownies Ingredients
This recipe is for a 9x13 pan. Divide recipe in half for 8x8 or 9x9 pan of brownies.
Homemade Brownies
- unsalted butter
- unsweetened baking chocolate
, I used Ghirardelli, roughly chopped
- 60% Cacao bittersweet chocolate chips
. I used Ghirardelli
- large eggs, room temperature
- granulated sugar
- brown sugar, packed
- salt
- vanilla extract
, I used Singing Dog Vanilla
- all purpose flour or a really good gluten free flour
- baking powder
- 1 - 12 oz miniature peanut butter cups, I used ALDI's Choceur Peanut Butter Cups
- milk chocolate chips, I used Ghirardelli
Peanut Butter Chocolate Drizzle
- creamy peanut butter
- white baking chocolate chips
, I used Ghirardelli
Toppings
- 1 - 12 oz miniature peanut butter cups, rough chopped I used ALDI's Choceur Peanut Butter Cups
, rough chopped
How to Make OMG Peanut Butter Cup Brownies
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Line a 9x13 baking pan with heavy-duty foil and very lightly grease the foil with vegetable shortening, like crisco or line with parchment paper.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over your lowest setting, then add the unsweetened chocolate with the bittersweet chocolate chips stirring constantly with a small whisk until melted and smooth.
- Turn off heat and let set on burner.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the eggs into the bowl and lightly whisk.
- In another bowl, add in the sugars and salt and whisk together, then add the eggs in and mix together until just incorporated.
- Whisk in the melted chocolate into the sugar/egg mixture, until just combined.
- Briefly whisk in the vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk the flour and baking powder together and sift into the chocolate mixture.
- Stir with a silicone spatula and pour and spread out ⅔ of brownie mix batter evenly into your prepared pan.
- Place (1 bag) of peanut butter cups evenly throughout the brownies by pushing down into brownies evenly. Spread out the rest of the brownie batter on top. (It's ok if some of the peanut butter cups show).
- Sprinkle milk chocolate chips on top of the brownie batter.
- Bake 35 minutes, until toothpick comes out clean and transfer pan to cooling rack and let cool for 15 minutes.
- Scatter roughly chopped peanut butter cups on top and place brownies in fridge to let brownies set.
- While brownies are cooling, prepare the peanut butter chocolate drizzle.
- Melt peanut butter and white chocolate together in microwave for a minute and whisk briskly to melt evenly. Place back in microwave 15 second increments, stirring each time, if further melting is needed.
- Place peanut butter chocolate in ziplock bag and snip corner and drizzle it back and forth across brownies.
- Once brownies are set, cut and enjoy! Best served at room temperature and pack leftovers in an airtight container.
Storing Peanut Butter Brownies
Brownies can be stored at room temperature for 3-4 days or can be refrigerated up to 3 weeks. Makes 12 very large or 24 small brownies.
This peanut butter cup brownie recipe is a delightfully indulgent treat perfect for chocolate and peanut butter lovers alike.
With a dense chocolate brownie base packed with peanut butter cups baked to perfection, these brownies are sure to be loved by everyone.
Whether served warm with a scoop of ice cream or enjoyed cooled with an afternoon cup of coffee, these brownies provide a delicious treat that you won't want to miss. So, why wait? Go ahead and give these amazing brownies a try, "you won't regret it!"
Want More Peanut Butter Cup Love?
- Double Stuffed Peanut Butter Cup Bliss Cupcakes Recipe
- Chocolate Heart Peanut Butter Cookies
- Buckeye Candy
Love strawberry? See this Easy Strawberry White Chocolate Fudge!
OMG Peanut Butter Cup Brownies
Ingredients
- This recipe is for a 9x13 pan. Divide recipe in half for 8x8 or 9x9 pan of brownies.
Brownies
- 3 sticks butter unsalted
- 4 ½ ounces unsweetened baking chocolate I used Ghirardelli, roughly chopped
- 1 ½ cups 60% Cacao bittersweet chocolate chips I used Ghirardelli
- 6 large eggs room temp
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cups brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract I used Singing Dog Vanilla
- 1 ½ cups all purpose flour or a really good gluten free flour
- ¾ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 - 12 oz miniature peanut butter cups I used ALDI's Choceur Peanut Butter Cups
- ¼ cup milk chocolate chips I used Ghirardelli
Peanut Butter Chocolate Drizzle
- ½ cup peanut butter
- ½ cup white baking chocolate chips I used Ghirardelli
Toppings
- 1 - 12 oz miniature peanut butter cups, rough chopped I used ALDI's Choceur Peanut Butter Cups, rough chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Line a 9x13 baking pan with heavy-duty foil and very lightly grease the foil with vegetable shortening, like crisco or line with parchment paper.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over your lowest setting, then add the unsweetened chocolate with the bittersweet chocolate chips stirring constantly with a small whisk until melted and smooth.
- Turn off heat and let set on burner.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the eggs into the bowl and lightly whisk.
- In another bowl, add in the sugars and salt and whisk together, then add the eggs in and mix together until just incorporated.
- Whisk in the melted chocolate into the sugar/egg mixture, until just combined.
- Briefly whisk in the vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk the flour and baking powder together and sift into the chocolate mixture.
- Stir with a silicone spatula and pour and spread out ⅔ of batter evenly into your prepared baking pan.
- Place (1 bag) of peanut butter cups evenly throughout the brownies by pushing down into brownies evenly. Spread out the rest of the brownie batter on top. (It's ok if some of the peanut butter cups show).
- Sprinkle milk chocolate chips on top of the brownie batter.
- Bake 35 minutes, until toothpick comes out clean and transfer pan to cooling rack and let cool for 15 minutes.
- Scatter roughly chopped peanut butter cups on top and place brownies in fridge to let brownies set.
- While brownies are cooling, prepare the peanut butter chocolate drizzle.
- Melt peanut butter and white chocolate together in microwave for a minute and whisk briskly to melt evenly. Place back in microwave 15 second increments, stirring each time, if further melting is needed.
- Place peanut butter chocolate in ziplock bag and snip corn and drizzle it back and forth across brownies.
- Once brownies are set, cut and enjoy! Best served at room temperature.
Notes
Brownie recipe from: Extreme Brownies @ Connie Weis
Abby says
OMJ these are soooo good! My only question is what GF flour do you recommend? I tried it with Bob's Red Mill All-Purpose Baking flour and they turned out so well and then I made them a second time and they didn't get done even after putting them in longer (almost an hour). I love making these but I don't want to have to throw out a whole batch because they didn't get done in the middle!
Thank you!!
Kim Lange says
I'm so glad it took you back Mary! xo Thank you so much!!
mary anderson says
it reminds me of a chocolate bar sonnet which is guess worth 5 bucks it has the same ingredients and it just make me to go back to my flash back. delicious brownies!
Kim Lange says
Hi Hannah,
1 stick butter = 8 tablespoons = 1/2 cup = 4 ounces/110g, so 1 - 1/2 cups, 330 grams or 12 ounces. Hope you enjoy!!! 🙂 Thanks so much!
Hannah says
Really want to make these but not on the amount of butter? We don’t have sticks in England- do u know roughly what it would be in weight please?
Thanks!
ChocolaTess says
Sorry Heather! I updated the instructions. You just add the eggs in with the sugar mixture...hope that helps!
Heather says
Step 5 just said to add the eggs into a large bowl and whisk but it’s never combined with anything else???? Help!!!! Making these now.
ChocolaTess says
Jennifer, I think you may have missed it in step 5. Hopefully it all worked out for you!
JD says
I made it to the end of the recipe & realized there was never a step to include the 6 eggs.
I added them at the end, crossing my fingers?
ChocolaTess says
Thank you Kelly! I hope you love them!! <3
Kelly says
These look amazing! I will be making them asap!
ChocolaTess says
OMG Nina you made your own peanut butter cups too? That is amazing girl! I'm so impressed and that is a great idea as well. 🙂 I'm so glad you enjoyed them, spread the word! Thank you for your kind words. xoxo
nina says
i made these today and everyone at work raved about it!!! i even made my own peanut butter cups as reese's is expensive here. this is going to be my go to brownie recipe! the best!!!!!!!!!!
ChocolaTess says
Peanut butter cups are epic! <3
Paul Hayes says
OMG nails it. I love peanut butter cups so much. Too much. These would increase my love even more.
ChocolaTess says
You are so sweet Izzy, thank you for the compliments. xoxo
ChocolaTess says
I'm so glad you enjoyed them Snowy and commented! Wait till you taste the OMG Peanut Butter Cup Brownies! xoxo
ChocolaTess says
Hi Snowy! 350 degrees, thanks for the catch! Updated and enjoy!!
ChocolaTess says
Updated, thanks for catching that Bob!
Snowy says
By the way, I made your Snickers Brownies, and they were out of this world!!! What a fantastic recipe!!! :o)
Snowy says
Hi,
These look delicious! I wanted to make them and was wondering about the baking temp. Not sure if I missed it somewhere. Thank you,
Bob Trexler says
I assume that the oven temperature should be 350 degrees?
Izzy | pinch of delight says
OMG this look heavenly!
Like just wow....... x
In love with your blog!
Izzy -https://pinchofdelight.wordpress.com
ChocolaTess says
Awww! Thank you Katie! That is so sweet of you. xo!! Happy Baking and enjoy the chocolate and peanut butter rush!
Katie kutny says
I have to make these soon! I know my daughter will love them! Thank you so much for the recipe. I bookmarked the page and will follow you on Pinterest xo
ChocolaTess says
Agree 100% Kelly!!
Kelly @ Kelly Lynn'S Sweets and Treats says
These look sooooo chocolatey and fudgelike! I want to eat the whole pan!!!! And I agree....I think these have taken over as being more American than Apple pie! I mean how often do we eat apple pie compared to peanut butter chocolate desserts?? Yup! Chocolate PB wins!
ChocolaTess says
Trust me. It's very easy Teresa! 🙂
Teresa says
My problem is I'd want to eat about five of them at once! 🙂
ChocolaTess says
I love using Ghirardelli in my baking! OHHH Maria! You are missing out, but I understand with the allergy issues. Not fun! 🙁 Could always add more chocolate? hehe
Maria @ kitchenathoskins says
LOL!! Loved reading the post.A fab idea indeed and I'm a huge fan Ghirardelli as well and use it in all my baking. Too bad I can't try these brownies due to allergy issues. Sounds yum!