Three kinds of peanut butter added to the top of a chewy brownie is definitely a treat you don't want to miss. These Peanut Butter Nutter Butter Brownie Bars are a delicious treat to enjoy after dinner. Or for breakfast...you won't find me judging.
Raise your hand if you are a brownie lover. Now brownie lovers...raise your hand if you like peanut butter. If you aren't raising your hand, you might want to skip this recipe. These bars are loaded with peanut butter and brownie love through and through.
There is something about a gooey bar that I just can't resist. Of course maybe if I would only bake once a week, I could resist better 🙂 But since I have this crazy desire to bake all the time, I end up taste testing all these recipes.
And by taste testing, I really mean eat 4 bars in one day. What? I'm just making sure they hold up well. You never know how an hour could change things, right? #foodbloggerproblems
Now I do love baking muffins and cookies, but something about a delicious and easy brownie/bar just calls out to me. I'm sure it is the easy factor that I tend to go for.
The brownie crust in these bars is chewy and chocolatey. You will make it using a box brownie mix and just a few ingredients. This brownie is not your typically fluffy brownie. Mixing in a stick of softened butter and 1 egg makes a soft dough that you will press into the bottom of the pan.
Now for all the peanut butter goodness on top.
Nutter Butter cookies and peanut butter chips get sprinkled on top. Don't worry about it looking good because you will cover it all with a peanut butter sweetened condensed milk mixture. That's three times the peanut butter love on top of that amazing brownie crust. Sprinkle the top with some mini chocolate chips. Or don't. That's up to you. But honestly if you are turning down extra chocolate, who are you?
Waiting for these to bake and cool is definitely hard to do. You could do some house cleaning or go for a walk while you wait. Anything to distract you from cutting into the bars before they are ready. Although, I'm really thinking a bowl of this hot brownie with ice cream on top does sound like an awesome thing. Ok, never mind. You don't have to wait. Just add ice cream to cool it off a bit so you don't burn your tongue on the hot topping.
Or show some restraint and wait to cut them into nice cute squares. It's your call 🙂
Recipe
Peanut Butter Nutter Butter Brownie Bars
A gooey brownie crust topped with three times the peanut butter goodness.
Ingredients
- 1 brownie mix (for 9x13 pan)
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 - 8 ounce bag Nutter Butter Bites
- ½ cup peanut butter chips
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup miniature chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the dry brownie mix, butter, egg, and vanilla until a soft dough forms.
- Press the dough evenly into the bottom of a 9x13 pan that has been sprayed with non stick spray.
- Break the Nutter Butter Bites into chunks and place on top of the dough. Sprinkle with the peanut butter chips.
- Place the peanut butter in a glass bowl and microwave for 30-60 seconds or until melted. Stir into the sweetened condensed milk. Drizzle this over the top of the cookie chunks and chips. Sprinkle with the mini chocolate chips.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes. Do not over bake. Let cool completely before cutting into 24 bars. Store in a sealed container on the counter.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 24 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 203Total Fat: 16gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 43mgSodium: 106mgCarbohydrates: 12gFiber: 1gSugar: 10gProtein: 3g
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.
More peanut butter recipes that never last long in our house:
Triple Peanut Butter Cookie Pie
Emily @ Life on Food says
I love peanut butter and chocolate together. In fact my favorite candy is Reese's Cups. This is like a Reese's cup in brownie form. I love, love, love it!
Mir says
I love that this uses a mix! So delicious, and you know I can't resist anything with chocolate and peanut butter. Thanks for fueling my addiction!
And yeah, you need to eat at least four to accurately taste test, if not more!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Haha, thanks Mir!
Ilona @ Ilona's Passion says
Peanut butter and brownies.. yummy:)
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
So much good stuff packed into one bar! Pinned! I'd eat the whole pan 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thanks Averie!
Aimee @ Like Mother Like Daughter says
oh my goodness, what?! these look amazing. i was raising both hands when you asked who like brownies and pb and I need one of these bars now!
Stephanie @ PlainChicken says
OMG! You are killing me with this one. I LOVE everything about these bars. Must make ASAP!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thanks Stephanie!
Amanda says
Test Tasting is the best part of the job 🙂 These look perfect.
Renee @ Two in the Kitchen says
peanut butter AND brownies??? Yes please!! 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thanks Renee!
Mary says
Ohh these look simply gorgeous - I wanted to reach through the computer and munch on a couple!
Mary
Tanya Schroeder says
Yeah, I could eat a whole stack of those brownies! Three times the peanut butter?? Makes me giddy!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Haha, thanks Tanya! 🙂
Amy | Club Narwhal says
Jocelyn, yes to ALL of this! I can't even tell you how this speaks to my peanut butter loving heart 🙂
Karly says
I have a package of Nutter Butters just waiting for these bars!
Jamie says
Those look incredible!! I wish I could eat a plate full of those right now!! 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thanks Jamie!
Lavender says
Peanut butter and chocolate are so delicious together! I can't wait to try the recipe!
Johlene says
Love the way these look and the presentation with the 2 different serviettes.. so cute 🙂
Happy week ahead! xoxo
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thanks Johlene!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
I'm in love!!!!
Katie says
Oh wow! These look great! I'm all for the chocolate peanut butter combo!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thanks Katie!
Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet says
Yes I am a BIG fan of peanut butter and brownies! I am the taste tester in the house so I totally identify! I am learning to send all goodies with the kids to school or youth group. Who knew a bunch of teens would love stuff like this! Lol!
Brenda @ SweetSimpleStuff says
Let me help you ... I'll do the taste testing ... it's a dirty job ... someone has got to do it 😉 You can go do the housework!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Haha, somehow I think you ended up with the better job!! 😉
Mercedes says
I can imagine how gooey that top peanut butter layer of these brownies must be! What's not to love?
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thanks Mercedes!