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June 14, 2013 41 Comments

Peanut Butter Cup Boozy Brownies

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Peanut Butter Cup Boozy Brownies are fudgy brownies, topped with a boozy peanut butter filling, chocolate ganache and sprinkled with peanut butter cups! cookingwithcurls.com

Meghan blogs over at The Tasty Fork and today is her birthday!!! All of her blogging friends are getting together to throw her a virtual birthday party featuring brownies! My creation for Meghan is Peanut Butter Cup Boozy Brownies! That is correct, I added alcohol to brownies. Actually I have been making boozy brownies for a few years now.

Peanut Butter Cup Boozy Brownies are fudgy brownies, topped with a boozy peanut butter filling, chocolate ganache and sprinkled with peanut butter cups! cookingwithcurls.com

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! Because I cannot purchase Peanut Butter Liqueur in the state of Iowa, 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!

Rich and decadent Peanut Butter Cup Boozy Brownies are perfect for any celebration! cookingwithcurls.com

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.

Cut circles into baked brownies cookingwithcurls.com

Filling:

Beat butter and peanut butter together in a large bowl.

Add Whipped Cream Vodka.

Gradually 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.

Brownies frosted with peanut butter filling sitting on a wire cooling rack cookingwithcurlsc.om

Ganche 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.

Chocolate ganache poured over the top of the peanut butter filling on the circle cut brownies cookingwithcurls.com

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.

Peanut Butter Cup Boozy Brownies are fudgy brownies, topped with a boozy peanut butter filling, chocolate ganache and sprinkled with peanut butter cups to create a rich and decadent treat! cookingwithcurls.com

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 1/4″ circle cutter to make them fancy for the 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.

More delicious brownie recipes:

Peppermint Boozy Brownies

Turtle Brownies

S’mores Brownies

Orange Boozy Brownies

Hazelnut Brownies

However you choose to make them, you just need to make them!!!

Enjoy!!

Peanut Butter Cup Boozy Brownies are fudgy brownies, topped with a boozy peanut butter filling, chocolate ganache and sprinkled with peanut butter cups! cookingwithcurls.com

Peanut Butter Cup Boozy Brownies

Peanut Butter Cup Boozy Brownies are fudgy brownies, topped with a boozy peanut butter filling, chocolate ganache and sprinkled with peanut butter cups!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: brownies, vodka, peanut butter, chocolate, ganache, recipe, dessert
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 728kcal
Author: Lisa Johnson

Ingredients

Brownie

  • 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons Godiva Chocolate Liqueur or pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

Peanut Butter Filling

  • 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2/3 cups all-natural peanut butter
  • 3/4 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
  • 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 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 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.

          Notes

          • Serving size is 12 circle brownies or 16 squares cut in the pan.
          • 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.ย 
          • 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.

          Nutrition

          Calories: 728kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Cholesterol: 125mg | Sodium: 199mg | Potassium: 373mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 56g | Vitamin A: 740IU | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 4.2mg
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          Comments

          1. Deb@CookingOnTheFrontBurner says

            June 14, 2013 at 11:38 am

            Wow – you have created a fantastic dessert – pinned for now, to be made and eaten later ๐Ÿ™‚

            Reply
          2. Cindy Eikenberg says

            June 14, 2013 at 4:04 pm

            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!!! ๐Ÿ™‚

            Reply
          3. Chelsea {whatcha makin' now?} says

            June 14, 2013 at 7:11 pm

            These look so good! I’ve never heard of whipped cream vodka. Dangerously yummy!

            Reply
          4. Michelle G says

            June 15, 2013 at 3:26 am

            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??

            Reply
          5. Paula @ Vintage Kitchen Notes says

            June 15, 2013 at 6:50 am

            OMG Lisa, how can I have skipped adding booze to pb and chocolate?! These are THE brownies!

            Reply
          6. Heather @ Sugar Dish Me says

            June 16, 2013 at 10:07 am

            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.

            Reply
          7. Laura@bakinginpyjamas says

            June 16, 2013 at 10:16 am

            These look great, I love how you’ve cut them into circles. I found your blog post over at Sweet and Savoury Sunday.

            Reply
          8. Meghan @ The Tasty Fork says

            June 16, 2013 at 10:48 am

            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!!

            Reply
          9. Natashalh says

            June 16, 2013 at 3:00 pm

            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. =)

            Reply
          10. Jocelyn says

            June 16, 2013 at 10:54 pm

            Wow! I could totally help you devour these!!!

            Reply
          11. Claire @ A Little Claireification says

            June 17, 2013 at 8:00 am

            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!!

            Reply
          12. Julie @ This Gal Cooks says

            June 17, 2013 at 8:22 pm

            I came back…because I really want these! And I pinned it to the MM board too. ๐Ÿ™‚

            Reply
          13. Julie @ This Gal Cooks says

            June 17, 2013 at 8:23 pm

            Also, I like this header better!

            Reply
          14. Shel @ Sweet Petite says

            June 19, 2013 at 3:15 am

            Wow these look fab! It would definitely have to be the alcoholic version for me ๐Ÿ˜‰

            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 ๐Ÿ™‚

            Shel @ Sweet Petite

            Reply
          15. Heather Who Needs a Cape? says

            June 19, 2013 at 8:34 am

            boozy brownies? YES PLEASE ๐Ÿ™‚ yum

            Thanks for linking up to Super Sunday – hope you can make it back next week!

            Reply
          16. Julie @White Lights on Wednesday says

            June 19, 2013 at 9:17 am

            How did I miss your brownies before?!? YUM!!!

            Reply
          17. Rachel @ I Love My Disorganized Life says

            June 20, 2013 at 7:54 am

            Oh my, my ,my, Lisa! These are positively fabulous! Totally making my next batch of brownies ‘boozy’!

            Reply
          18. Chandra@The Plaid and Paisley Kitchen says

            June 20, 2013 at 8:53 pm

            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!

            Reply
          19. Carrie @ Frugal Foodie Mama says

            June 22, 2013 at 7:30 am

            These look amazing, Lisa! ๐Ÿ™‚ Girl, you are the queen of baking with booze. ๐Ÿ˜‰

            Reply
          20. Danielle says

            June 22, 2013 at 9:25 am

            These look awesome! I need to put them on my to-bake list ASAP and test them out!

            Reply
          21. Heather @ French Press says

            June 22, 2013 at 8:00 pm

            wow, they look amazing! i LOVE me a brownie:)

            Reply
          22. Kelly says

            June 24, 2013 at 6:51 pm

            WOW brownies looking good!!! Thanks so much for sharing this at my Happy Monday Show & Share @ HappyWifey.net!

            Reply
          23. Rachel @ I Love My Disorganized Life says

            June 25, 2013 at 2:31 pm

            Just wanted to let you know that I’m featuring your recipe at tomorrow’s Wicked Good Wednesdays link party! See you there!

            Reply
          24. Alyssa says

            June 26, 2013 at 2:50 pm

            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!

            Reply
          25. Adelina Priddis says

            June 27, 2013 at 7:51 am

            I really appreciate you adding in a non-alcohol substitute, because these look amazing!!
            Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friday

            Reply
          26. Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later! says

            June 28, 2013 at 7:39 am

            Great photo! Sounds like a fun treat. Thanks for sharing at Sweet & Savory Saturdays #18!

            ~Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later!

            Reply
          27. Cristina @ Just My Crazy Kitchen says

            September 17, 2013 at 8:07 pm

            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!

            Reply
          28. Sarah says

            October 31, 2013 at 1:59 pm

            Oh no! I just started baking them, but there is no amount for sugar!!! 1 cup???

            Reply
          29. Cathy @ Our Mini Family says

            March 01, 2014 at 8:36 am

            You’ve been featured this morning in our National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day roundup over at OurMiniFamily.com!

            Thank you!
            ~Cathy~
            ourminifamily.com

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            • Lisa Johnson says

              March 04, 2014 at 5:56 pm

              Thank you so much Cathy!!

              Reply
          30. Allie | Baking a Moment says

            March 02, 2014 at 8:34 pm

            These look so tempting, Lisa! I love the pretty circles… ๐Ÿ˜€

            Reply
            • Lisa Johnson says

              March 04, 2014 at 6:01 pm

              Thank you Allie! ๐Ÿ™‚

              Reply
          31. Margaret Sicard says

            June 19, 2014 at 2:28 pm

            How much powdered sugar for the filling? It’s not listed?

            Reply
            • Lisa Johnson says

              June 21, 2014 at 10:25 pm

              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. ๐Ÿ™‚

              Reply

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