Halloween Peanut Butter Brownie Bars

🎃 Halloween Peanut Butter Brownie Bars

Rich, fudgy brownies layered with creamy peanut butter, topped with orange frosting and Reese’s Pieces. Perfect for a Halloween dessert table!

Ingredients

Brownies

• 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup chocolate chips

Peanut Butter Layer

• ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
• ¼ cup powdered sugar

Orange Frosting

• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 2–3 tbsp heavy cream or milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Orange food coloring

Topping

• ¾ cup Reese’s Pieces

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper.
2. Whisk melted butter and sugar together. Add eggs and vanilla.
3. Stir in flour, cocoa powder and salt until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
4. Spread half the brownie batter into the pan.
5. Mix peanut butter and powdered sugar until smooth. Spoon over the batter, then spread gently.
6. Cover with the remaining brownie batter.
7. Bake for 28–34 minutes, until the edges are set and the center remains slightly fudgy. Cool completely.
8. Beat butter, powdered sugar, cream and vanilla until fluffy. Tint with orange food coloring.
9. Spread frosting over the cooled brownies and press Reese’s Pieces over the top.
10. Slice into thick bars and serve.

🍫 Tip: Chill the brownies for 20–30 minutes before slicing for cleaner layers, or serve slightly warm for an extra-gooey chocolate center.

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