PEANUT BUTTER FROSTED BROWNIES

Every now and again I need to ground my light bright summer menu plan with a good old fashioned indulgent treat, and what better than chewy chocolate brownies smothered in whipped peanut-buttery frosting to bring us back down to earth after a steady diet of fresh fruits and veggies?

The proportions here are key, so pay attention: the brownies are really just a vehicle for the insanely addictive frosting, so be generous.  The recipe makes enough to slather on a nice thick layer, with a little extra for tasting…of course!

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 sticks (12 Tbsp) unsalted butter
• ½ cup dark chocolate chips
• ½ cup cocoa powder
• ¾ cup sugar
• ¾ cup packed brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup all purpose flour

frosting

• 1 cup creamy peanut butter (I use Jiff)
• 5 Tbsp unsalted butter at room temperature
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 5 Tbsp heavy cream (possibly a bit more)
• 2 1/2 cups sifted confectioner's sugar (possibly a bit more)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line a 9x9 baking pan with parchment paper with long ends so you can lift the brownies out for easier frosting.
2. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium low heat, and then add the chocolate chips, stirring constantly until they melt too.
3. Remove the pan from the heat and whisk in the cocoa powder and sugars and blend well. Whisk in the eggs, one at a time, then the vanilla and salt.
4. For full instructions : theviewfromgreatisland.com

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