i had the pleasure of seeing our good friends, that live in california, this last weekend:) even more fantastic is why i saw them... after lots of trials, they are expecting there first child! & i got to go to a very sweet baby shower! so here is a great recipe from them.
this is a recipe that i got from natalie, they are her husband, tyler's, favorite brownie. what is not to love about chocolate & peanut butter together. thanks for sharing nat, & we are soooooo excited for you two... or should i say three?!?
{Tyler’s Favorite Peanut Butter Fudge Brownies}
1/2 c. unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
2 oz. good-quality unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped
4 oz. good-quality semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
2/3 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
3/4 c. granulated sugar
3 large eggs
2 tsp. good-quality vanilla extract
Filling:
4 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
1/2 c. confectioners' sugar
3/4 c. smooth peanut butter
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. good-quality pure vanilla extract
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease a 8-inch square baking pan ; set pan aside.
Make batter: Put butter and chocolates in a heatproof medium bowl set over a pan of simmering water; stir until melted. Let cool slightly. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl, and set aside. Whisk granulated sugar into chocolate mixture. Add eggs, and whisk until mixture is smooth. Stir in vanilla. Add flour mixture; stir until well incorporated.
Make filling: Stir together butter, confectioners' sugar, peanut butter, salt, and vanilla in a bowl until smooth. Pour one-third of batter into prepared pan, and spread evenly with a rubber spatula. Place dollops of filling (about 1 tablespoon each) about 1 inch apart on top of batter. Drizzle remaining batter on top, and gently spread to fill pan. Place dollops of remaining filling on top.With a butter knife, gently swirl filling into batter, running knife lengthwise and crosswise through layers.
Bake until a toothpick inserted into center of brownies comes out with a few crumbs but is not wet, about 45 minutes. Let cool slightly in pan, about 15 minutes. Enjoy with a tall glass of milk!
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