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These peanut butter cup boozy brownies have a fudgy chocolate base topped with boozy peanut butter filling, a layer of fudge ganache, and chopped peanut butter cups. A decadent dessert that looks fancy but is super easy to make!

I have been making boozy brownies for a few years now, and I always run into the same problem, there is not a lot of liquid in brownies or in the filling, so they never seem to have enough flavor. These are different my friends!
I cannot purchase peanut butter liqueur in the state of Iowa, so I had to go a different route. I decided to add Whipped Cream Liqueur to peanut butter. That's the same thing right? Any liqueur that is 99 proof, as got to be a good thing!
How to make Peanut Butter Cup Boozy Brownies:
Brownies:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9 x 13 inch pan with parchment paper, leave enough to overhang the edges. Spray with cooking spray and set aside.
Place unsweetened chocolate and butter in a large bowl. Heat on HIGH for 1 minute and 30 seconds. Stir together until smooth. If not melted, return to microwave in 15 second intervals just until chocolate melts.
Stir in sugar, then the eggs and chocolate liqueur.
Fold in flour and salt until well combined.
Pour into prepared pan and bake for 30 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out with fudgy crumbs. Do not over bake!!
Allow to cool in pan for 10 minutes. If you are not cutting into shapes, leave in the pan.
Remove from pan and place on a rack to cool completely.
Filling:
Beat butter and peanut butter together in a large bowl. Add whipped cream vodka.
Gradually add the powdered sugar and continue to beat until creamy and smooth. If mixture is too thick, add more vodka or vanilla.
Spread peanut butter mixture over the brownies once they are completely cooled. OR cut brownies into shapes and frost.
Ganache for Full Pan of Brownies:
Place chocolate chips and butter in a small bowl and microwave on HIGH for 1 minute and 30 seconds. Stir until chocolate is smooth. Heat in 15 second intervals until completely melted. Allow to cool slightly and spread over filling.
Ganache for Cut Shapes:
Place chocolate chips, butter, and coconut milk in a small bowl and microwave on HIGH for 1 minute and 30 seconds. Stir until chocolate is smooth. Heat in 15 second intervals until completely melted. Allow to cool slightly and drizzle over filling with a large spoon.
Sprinkle chopped peanut butter cups over ganache. Full pan brownies are easier to cut if they have been stored in the refrigerator first. Shapes can be served as soon as the chocolate is cooled and set.
However you choose to make them, you just need to make them. They are the ultimate brownie for chocolate and peanut butter lovers!!
Recipe Notes:
- You can substitute whipped cream vodka if that is what you have on hand.
- You can skip the alcohol altogether, and just use vanilla extract if you prefer.
- I used a 2.25-inch circle cutter to make them fancy for a party.
- Feel free to make them in the pan and slice them like you would with regular brownies, or make them any shape you would like.
Tools used to create this recipe:
- 9 x 13 Baking Pan
- Parchment Paper
- Wire Cooling Rack
- 2.25-inch circle cutter
- Large Bowl
- Hand Mixer
- Silicone Spoon
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Peanut Butter Cup Boozy Brownies
Ingredients
Brownie
- 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- .25 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons Godiva Chocolate Liqueur or pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
Peanut Butter Filling
- .25 cup unsalted butter
- .75 cups peanut butter I used Skippy smooth
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons Whipped Cream Vodka or any vodka - substitue vanilla extract for alcohol
- 1 tablespoon milk or water*
Chocolate Ganache
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons full fat coconut milk or heavy cream
- 24 miniature peanut butter cups chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9 x 13 inch pan with parchment paper, leave enough to overhang the edges. Spray with cooking spray and set aside.
Brownies:
- Place unsweetened chocolate and butter in a large bowl. Heat on HIGH for 1 minute and 30 seconds. Stir together until smooth. If not melted, return to microwave in 15 second intervals just until chocolate melts.
- Stir in sugar then eggs and chocolate liqueur.
- Fold in flour and salt until well combined.
- Pour into prepared pan and bake for 30 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out with fudgy crumbs. Do not over bake.
- Allow to cool in pan for 10 minutes. If you are not cutting into shapes, leave in the pan.
- Remove from pan and place on a rack to cool completely.
Filling:
- Beat butter and peanut butter together in a large bowl. Add the whipped cream vodka.
- Add Whipped Cream Vodka.
- Add powdered sugar and continue to beat until creamy and smooth. If mixture is too thick, add more vodka or vanilla.
- Spread peanut butter mixture over the brownies once they are completely cooled. OR cut brownies into shapes and frost.
Ganache for Full Pan:
- Place chocolate chips and butter in a small bowl and microwave on HIGH for one minute and thirty seconds. Stir until chocolate is smooth. Heat in fifteen second intervals until completely melted. Allow to cool slightly then spread over filling.
Ganache for Cut Shapes:
- Place chocolate chips, butter, and coconut milk in a small bowl and microwave on HIGH for one minute and thirty seconds. Stir until chocolate is smooth. Heat in fifteen second intervals until completely melted. Allow to cool slightly and drizzle over the peanut butter filling with a large spoon.
- Sprinkle chopped peanut butter cups over ganache. Full pan brownies are easier to cut if they have been stored in the refrigerator first. Shapes can be served as soon as the chocolate is cooled and set.
Notes
- Serving size is 12 circle brownies or 16 squares cut in the pan.
- I used a 2.25-inch circle shaped cutter.
- The ganache for the cut brownies has coconut milk or heavy cream to make it easier to pour over the filling.
- To make these brownies without alcohol, substitute pure vanilla extract for alcohol.
- If the peanut butter filling is too thick, add more whipped cream liqueur, water, or coconut milk to thin it out. Each peanut butter is different and yours may contain more or less oil which will affect the consistency of the filling.
Deb@CookingOnTheFrontBurner says
Wow - you have created a fantastic dessert - pinned for now, to be made and eaten later 🙂
Cindy Eikenberg says
You made the boozy brownies!!! I'm excited - they look just awesome and I really want to try these!!!! What fun seeing what everyone is bringing to Meghan's party. Happy Friday!!! 🙂
Chelsea {whatcha makin' now?} says
These look so good! I've never heard of whipped cream vodka. Dangerously yummy!
Michelle G says
Yummy! =9
The title of these reminded me of your "BTS Bars" from waaay back in the day!! =D. I had forgotten about those It's been so long
*For anyone else reading this, "BTS" = "Better Than Sex".... which is just part of the dessert's name, not a guarantee ;). They were pretty darn good tho' if my memory serves me well*
You should consider recreating those, Lisa. I don't even have a clue what was in them, except chocolate and rum I think??
Paula @ Vintage Kitchen Notes says
OMG Lisa, how can I have skipped adding booze to pb and chocolate?! These are THE brownies!
Heather @ Sugar Dish Me says
Oh my gosh oh my gosh oh my gosh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You know I love baking with booze. These are so flipping awesome! I love them so much I'm having to censor myself right now! The whipped cream vodka with the peanut butter was brilliant! Plus these are little and cute-- totally birthday-ish!! Pinned! And making. Sooooo making.
Laura@bakinginpyjamas says
These look great, I love how you've cut them into circles. I found your blog post over at Sweet and Savoury Sunday.
Meghan @ The Tasty Fork says
OMG!!!!!! I think this might be the best dessert recipe ever!! Peanut Butter, Chocolate & Booze??!! I just died!! Thank you so much for sharing this recipe for my birthday!!
Natashalh says
Those look super tasty! I've never had whipped cream vodka, but you're not the only person I've heard say it's really tasty!
Saying hey through the Sweet & Savory Sundays hop. =)
Jocelyn says
Wow! I could totally help you devour these!!!
Claire @ A Little Claireification says
Dang, girl! How did I not make it over here on Friday?? These look delish - you and me rocking teh PB thing but you added Vodka so you're my hero. LOL
They look delish!!
Julie @ This Gal Cooks says
I came back...because I really want these! And I pinned it to the MM board too. 🙂
Julie @ This Gal Cooks says
Also, I like this header better!
Shel @ Sweet Petite says
Wow these look fab! It would definitely have to be the alcoholic version for me 😉
Never heard of whipped cream liqueur, I'm not sure if you can get it here in the UK but I'm going to have a look for it! It sounds a-mazing!!!
Thanks for stopping by the blog yesterday and for your kind comments 🙂
Shel @ Sweet Petite
Heather Who Needs a Cape? says
boozy brownies? YES PLEASE 🙂 yum
Thanks for linking up to Super Sunday - hope you can make it back next week!
Julie @White Lights on Wednesday says
How did I miss your brownies before?!? YUM!!!
Rachel @ I Love My Disorganized Life says
Oh my, my ,my, Lisa! These are positively fabulous! Totally making my next batch of brownies 'boozy'!
Chandra@The Plaid and Paisley Kitchen says
I love any dessert with BOOZE!!! Oh I think that Meghan is a total Doll! Thanks for linking up at Tasty Tuesday's!!! I am one of the co-hosts this month!
Carrie @ Frugal Foodie Mama says
These look amazing, Lisa! 🙂 Girl, you are the queen of baking with booze. 😉
Danielle says
These look awesome! I need to put them on my to-bake list ASAP and test them out!
Heather @ French Press says
wow, they look amazing! i LOVE me a brownie:)
Kelly says
WOW brownies looking good!!! Thanks so much for sharing this at my Happy Monday Show & Share @ HappyWifey.net!
Rachel @ I Love My Disorganized Life says
Just wanted to let you know that I'm featuring your recipe at tomorrow's Wicked Good Wednesdays link party! See you there!
Alyssa says
These look absolutely amazing. Chocolate and peanut butter are my favorite combo! Thanks for sharing at Showcase Your Talent Thursday. I pinned this and will be sharing on Facebook!
Adelina Priddis says
I really appreciate you adding in a non-alcohol substitute, because these look amazing!!
Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friday
Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later! says
Great photo! Sounds like a fun treat. Thanks for sharing at Sweet & Savory Saturdays #18!
~Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later!
Cristina @ Just My Crazy Kitchen says
Oh my goodness. I stopped by from the OBC Group and just wanted to tell you your pictures are stunning! I pinned them and I can't wait to try them!
Sarah says
Oh no! I just started baking them, but there is no amount for sugar!!! 1 cup???
Cathy @ Our Mini Family says
You've been featured this morning in our National Peanut Butter Lover's Day roundup over at OurMiniFamily.com!
Thank you!
~Cathy~
ourminifamily.com
Lisa Johnson says
Thank you so much Cathy!!
Allie | Baking a Moment says
These look so tempting, Lisa! I love the pretty circles... 😀
Lisa Johnson says
Thank you Allie! 🙂
Margaret Sicard says
How much powdered sugar for the filling? It's not listed?
Lisa Johnson says
OMG, I cannot believe that I never noticed that. I am so sorry Margaret. I "think" it was 2 cups, but I will have to make a batch of filling tomorrow to be sure. I will email you the correct amount once I figure it out. 🙂