Peanut Butter Brownie Dessert

By srumbel

Ingredients

• 1 - 9 x13 brownie mix
• 1 - 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 cup peanut butter
• 1 - 8 ounce container Cool Whip, thawed
• 1 - 3.3 ounce box instant white chocolate pudding
• 1 cup milk
• 1 1/2 cup halved mini peanut butter cups
• 3/4 cup chopped peanuts

Details

Servings 24
Preparation time 25mins
Cooking time 51mins
Adapted from insidebrucrewlife.com

Preparation

Step 1

Layers of creamy peanut butter and pudding make this

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I always enjoy going on these food tours because I learn more about where the food that I eat comes from.  It gives me an even bigger appreciation to meet the farmers that are responsible for providing the food that is in my local farmer’s markets or grocery stores.  They put so much hard work into each and every crop to be able to provide for their families and our families.

Years ago I used to make a version of this layered brownie dessert for just about church event that we had.  When I was thinking about what peanut-inspired dessert I wanted to share, this peanut butter brownie dessert kept coming to my mind. I can’t believe I have never shared it here before now.

A sprinkling of chopped peanuts and peanut butter cups add a delicious and pretty flair to these easy layered brownies.

Yield: 24 brownies

Layers of creamy peanut butter and pudding make this Peanut Butter Brownie Dessert a winning combo for parties and picnics.

1 - 9x13 brownie mix

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13 pan with non-stick baking spray.

Prepare the brownie mix according to the box directions. Bake and cool.

Beat the cream cheese and sugar until creamy. Add the peanut butter and beat again.

Fold 1 cup Cool Whip into the mixture until it is creamy. Spread on top of the cooled brownies.

Whisk together the pudding mix and milk. Fold in the remaining 2 cups Cool Whip. Spread on top of the peanut butter layer. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

Sprinkle the peanut butter cups and peanuts on top before serving. Cut into 24 squares. Store in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator.

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