Peanut Butter Frosting for Brownies
Transform your classic brownie dessert into a show-stopping treat with this rich and creamy Peanut Butter Frosting for Brownies. Made with just six simple ingredients, including velvety smooth peanut butter, powdered sugar, and a touch of vanilla, this indulgent frosting comes together in just 10 minutes! Its perfectly balanced sweetness pairs beautifully with the fudgy, chocolatey base of brownies, while the optional pinch of salt enhances the nutty flavor for a gourmet twist. Whether you’re spreading it with an offset spatula for a sleek finish or creating swirls for a rustic look, this frosting is your go-to for elevating any batch of brownies. Ideal for parties, bake sales, or simply satisfying your sweet cravings, this peanut butter frosting is truly irresistible!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 113 grams Unsalted butter
- 120 grams Creamy peanut butter
- 240 grams Powdered sugar (confectioners' sugar)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Milk (or heavy cream)
- 1 pinch Salt (optional, to taste)
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the unsalted butter (softened to room temperature) and creamy peanut butter.
Using a hand mixer or stand mixer with a paddle attachment, beat the butter and peanut butter together on medium speed until smooth and well combined, about 2–3 minutes.
Gradually add the powdered sugar into the mixture, about 1/3 at a time, and mix on low speed to avoid a sugar cloud. Once incorporated, increase to medium speed and mix until smooth.
Pour in the vanilla extract and continue mixing until fully blended.
Add the milk (or heavy cream) one tablespoon at a time, beating after each addition, until the frosting reaches your desired consistency. It should be creamy and easy to spread but not too runny.
Taste test the frosting, and if desired, add a pinch of salt to balance the sweetness and enhance the peanut butter flavor.
Once prepared, spread or pipe the frosting evenly over cooled brownies. Smooth the surface with an offset spatula for a clean finish, or use the back of a spoon to create decorative swirls.
Serve immediately or store the frosted brownies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2497 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 157.5 g | 202% | |
| Saturated Fat | 68.1 g | 340% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 253 mg | 84% | |
| Sodium | 2758 mg | 120% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 268.2 g | 98% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.5 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 252.8 g | ||
| Protein | 31.8 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 140 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 834 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
