Primary Categories: [[01 - Recipes]] Secondary Categories: [[02 - Dessert]] Tags and Links: #recipe { Add additional relevant tags and links } ## Ingredients #### For the Brownies: 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter 1 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking powder #### For the Peanut Butter Fudge: 1 cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky based on preference) 1 cup powdered sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons melted butter #### For the Chocolate Fudge Topping: 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 1/3 cup heavy cream ## Directions 1) **Preheat** your oven to ==350°F (175°C)==. Grease a **9x9-inch** baking pan or line it with parchment paper. 2) Make the brownie batter: Melt the butter in a medium saucepan. Remove from heat, and stir in sugar, eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Spread batter into prepared pan. 3) **Bake** the brownies for **20 to 25 minutes**, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Do not overcook. Remove from oven and let cool slightly. 4) Prepare the peanut butter fudge layer: In a bowl, mix together peanut butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and melted butter until smooth. Spread over the warm brownies evenly. 5) Prepare the chocolate fudge topping: In a small saucepan, heat the chocolate chips and heavy cream over low heat, stirring until smooth. Pour over the peanut butter layer. 6) Chill the brownies: Refrigerate the brownies until the fudge is set, which usually takes about ==2 hours==. 7) Once set, cut into squares and serve. Keep any uneaten brownies refrigerated.