Since this is my 3rd peanut butter and brownie recipe on the blog…it’s safe to say I have an obsession with this combination. This is how bad it is…3 out of 4 of my brownie recipes have peanut butter in it. That’s right – that’s 75% and I know this won’t be my last. I just can’t help it – the two were made for each other.
This is a super easy recipe and a great Easter treat. On the outside a Reese’s Peanut Butter Egg is just a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup in egg form right? NO, and I’ll tell you why – the peanut butter to chocolate ratio is different! The egg has more peanut butter and less chocolate which is a delicious change. Now, just imagine that perfect peanut butter egg nestled in a chewy brownie, then topped with vanilla frosting and decorated with sprinkles. It’s perfect! (unless you’re allergic to peanuts – which then you wouldn’t share the same obsession with me.)
You’re going to love me now because you can whip this up so fast with the help of a boxed brownie mix and a container of frosting. I know – it might seem like cheating, but with the beautiful spring weather wouldn’t you rather spend less time in the kitchen and more time outside? I say cheat – cheat away! 🙂
Peanut Butter Egg Brownies
Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 24-26 minutes Yield: 1 9×13 pan
Ingredients:
1 19.5 oz boxed brownie mix (and the additional ingredients to prepare it according to the box)
16 Reese’s Peanut Butter Eggs
1 16 oz. tub of vanilla frosting
food coloring
sprinkles
Directions:
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Preheat oven to the temperature indicated on the brownie mix.
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Line a 9 x 13 baking dish with foil and coat the foil with cooking spray.
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Prepare the brownie mix according to the directions found on the brownie box. Pour brownie batter into prepared baking dish.
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Place the 16 Reese’s Peanut Butter Eggs on top of the brownies and slightly press into the batter.
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Bake according to the time indicated on the brownie mix (between 24-26 minutes).
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Remove from oven and allow to cool completely in pan.
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Divide the vanilla frosting into 3 separate small bowls. Add a couple drops of food coloring to each bowl, coloring it to the desired color. To get the lavender color – add red and blue food coloring to the frosting. (I used pink, yellow & lavender) There will be left over frosting – save it for your next batch of brownies or baking project.
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Using a off set spatula, gently place about ½ to 1 Tbs. of frosting into each “egg” indention. Use your index finger to smooth out the frosting and decorate with sprinkles.
Enjoy!!
Yay for Spring! (and peanut butter & brownies!)
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These are adorable! I am tempted to make these this weekend… although having all those reeses eggs so close at hand is mighty dangerous for me!! 🙂
Oooh, the egg peanut butter cups are the best – but in a brownie? Over the top! They look incredible.
Wow. That is very creative! I can’t get enough of Chocolate and PB too!
Love them! Perfect to make for Nathan’s class. I’ll let you know how they turn out.
Super cute idea for Easter!!!! I LOVE peanut butter and chocolate too! When I was little, I used to dip a chocolate bar into the jar of peanut butter!
So cute and they look soo yummy! Perfect for easter 🙂
You are such an amazing cook and baker ! I think these would be even better than a Reese’s Peanut Butter Egg !
Ain’t no shame in shortcuts! These brownies look delicious – and they give me an excuse to buy a package of those Reese’s eggs!
Well, since it doesn’t take too long to make homemade brownies, I would rather try this out homemade. Thanks for the great idea!
Hey! Thank you so much for sharing your unique brownie recipe. This will be a very good finger-food I will include in my youngest sister’s kiddie party. So attractive and delicious! 🙂
Lindsay: I definitely understand…It’s hard for me to so no to a Reese!
Nicole: Thank you!! I know peanut butter & brownies — heaven!!
Triple Scoop: Thank you!! Please put this combo in ice cream form 🙂
Corey: I can’t wait to hear how these turned out for Nate’s class! I bet the kids loved it and what a fun project to do with him!
Elizabeth: I know someone who also did that as a child. He would come home from school grab a chocolate bar and dip it straight into a peanut butter jar as a snack!
Jen: Thank you!!
Anne: You’re too kind! 🙂
Peggy: Yay for shortcuts!!
Memoria: I bet your homemade brownies are delish! Thank you for stopping by!
Goddess: Thank you!! I think it would be perfect for your youngest sister’s kiddie party! Have fun!