Peanut Swirl Brownies

Show: Barefoot ContessaEpisode: Memory Lane

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (98)

Cook Time:
30 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
20 large brownies

Times:

Prep: 12 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 30 min
Total:: 42 min

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Ingredients

1 pound unsalted butter
1 pound plus 12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips, divided
6 ounces unsweetened chocolate
6 extra-large eggs
3 tablespoons instant coffee granules
2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups sugar
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 cup smooth peanut butter

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter and flour a 12 by 18 by 1 1/2-inch sheet pan.

Melt together the butter, 1 pound of chocolate chips, and the unsweetened chocolate in a medium bowl over simmering water. Allow to cool slightly. In a large bowl, stir (do not beat) together the eggs, coffee granules, vanilla, and sugar. Stir the warm chocolate mixture into the egg mixture and allow to cool to room temperature.

In a medium bowl, sift together 1 cup of flour, the baking powder, and salt. Add to the cooled chocolate mixture. Toss the remaining 12 ounces of chocolate chips in a medium bowl with 1/4 cup of flour, then add them to the chocolate batter. Pour into the prepared sheet pan. Spoon the peanut butter over the top of the chocolate mixture and using a knife, swirl it through the chocolate mixture.

Bake for 20 minutes, then rap the baking sheet against the oven shelf to force the air to escape from between the pan and the brownie dough. Bake for about 10 to 15 minutes more or until a toothpick comes out clean. Do not overbake! Allow to cool thoroughly, refrigerate, and cut into large squares.

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recipe Peanut Swirl Brownies
Debbie Broken Arrow, OK 11-21-2009
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Not as good as other Ina recipes
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

I have several of Ina's cookbooks & usually LOVE everything I've made from them. BUT, these brownies just weren't as good as... I had hoped. I agree with some other reviews that there's too much coffee flavor & it overpowers the chocolate. I also agree that there's too much butter. I didn't think brownies could be "greasy" but these definitely were. I will try them again, but with some changes. Personally, I prefer a more cake-y brownie - but I was taking these to a luncheon where the folks there prefer fudge-ier ones. I was disappointed, but everyone else said they were great. So, I guess it's just a matter of opinion. Whether I liked this or not, Ina STILL rocks!!Read more
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Dana Apple Valley, CA 11-15-2009
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Fantastic
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

i made these brownies at my friends house and they were absolutely wonderful perfect amount of chocolate but maybe to much... coffee it covers up the full chocolate flavor definitely will make again! Read more
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Hayley Brunswick, GA 09-22-2009
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Incredible!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

These brownies are amazing! They are identical to the Outrageous Brownie recipe except you omit the nuts and instead swirl... in peanut butter. I have made both, and this recipe my friends and I like much better. There were yummy pockets of peanut butter throughout the brownie. One tip though, you have got to refrigerate these in order to cut them and keep them in one piece. I make them the day ahead and leave them in the pan in the fridge. Then you can slice them large like Ina does and keep them cold until you want to serve them. I made them for a football party and they held up through most of the game b/c I kept them cold before hand. The first time I made these I couldn't cut them b/c I did not refrigerate them, so make sure to do that. These are also delish warmed with ice cream!Read more
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Carlton Webster, NY 09-17-2009
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Outstanding Brownies
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this today and WOW are these good. I did make the following changes. I used one pound of milk chocolate wafers and... 12 oz of semi-sweet chocolate chips. I did not use the peanut butter but did put a lot of English Walnuts in to the mix. I used two 9 x 12 pans. You won't be disappointed.Read more
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MArk Ballwin, MO 09-17-2009
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Refrig? Serve Cold?
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

Curious--these sound terrific, does she suggest this brownie be served cold from the refrigierater, or regrig'd then later... brought to room temp for serving???Read more