Peanut Butter Brownies

Recipe by: One of Mom's Friends

Servings: 48

Prep time: 1:30

Categories: Dessert, Snack

Item Amount Measure Note
powdered sugar 16 ounces sifted
cocoa 1/4 cup
peanut butter 12 ounces
eggs 4 large
salt 1/2 teaspoon
marshmallows 10 large
all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups
sugar 2 cups
vanilla 1 teaspoon
butter or margarine 1/2 cup
milk 1/3 cup

Combine 1 cup butter and 1/3 cup cocoa in a saucepan over low heat; cook, stirring frequently, until butter melts. remove from heat and cool slightly.

Combine sugar, flour, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Add chocolate mixture and beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until well blended. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing well. Spread into a well-greased 13x9 pan. Bake at 350 for 20 to 25 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. (A 15x11 pan can also be used for a thinner brownie.)

Remove lid from peanut butter jar; microwave at medium (50% power) 2 to 3 minutes or until peanut butter melts, stirring at 1-minute intervals. Spread over warm brownies. Chill about 30 minutes or until set.

Combine 1/2 cup butter and next 3 ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat; cook, stirring frequently, until marshmallows melt. Remove from heat and add powdered sugar, stirring until smooth. Spread over peanut butter and chill until set. Store in refrigerator. Yield 4 dozen.