Description
Chocolate-packed Muddy Buddy Brownies elevate classic dessert with powdered sugar-dusted chocolate magic. Rich fudgy layers combine irresistible peanut butter and chocolate flavors, promising sweet satisfaction for chocolate enthusiasts everywhere.
Ingredients
Scale
Brownie Base:
- 16 tablespoons (1 cup/227 grams) salted butter
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup flour
- 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Peanut Butter Layer:
- 1 cup salted butter, melted
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Garnish:
- Additional powdered sugar for dusting
- Optional: Hot fudge for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350°F and line a 9×13 inch baking pan with nonstick aluminum foil, ensuring complete coverage of the bottom and sides.
- Create the brownie base by melting butter in the microwave, then whisk in cocoa powder and sugars until well combined. Incorporate eggs and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly. Gently fold in flour, salt, and baking powder, stirring until just combined. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 22-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow the brownies to cool completely at room temperature, which typically takes about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- Prepare the peanut butter layer by blending all ingredients until smooth and creamy. Use a spatula to carefully spread the mixture in an even layer over the cooled brownies, ensuring complete coverage.
- Refrigerate the pan for 30 minutes to help the peanut butter layer set and firm up.
- Once chilled, generously dust the top with powdered sugar using a fine-mesh sieve for an even distribution.
- Slice into square bars using a sharp knife, cleaning the blade between cuts for neat edges. Serve as is, or optionally drizzle with warm hot fudge sauce for extra indulgence.
Notes
- Chill the brownies thoroughly before adding the peanut butter layer to ensure clean, crisp layers and prevent mixing.
- Use room temperature ingredients for smoother, more consistent mixing of both brownie and peanut butter layers.
- For gluten-free option, swap regular flour with almond or gluten-free blend to maintain texture and taste.
- When cutting brownies, warm your knife with hot water and dry between cuts for clean, precise squares without crumbling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 1621 kcal
- Sugar: 209 g
- Sodium: 1370 mg
- Fat: 102 g
- Saturated Fat: 44 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 45 g
- Trans Fat: 3 g
- Carbohydrates: 203 g
- Fiber: 20 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg