Peanut Butter And Fudge Brownies With Salted Peanu... Recipe

Directions:

1. For Brownies:
2. Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 325°F. Line 13x9x2-inch metal baking pan with foil, leaving long overhang; butter foil.
3. Place 3/4 cup butter in heavy large saucepan. Add both chocolates; stir over low heat until smooth. Remove from heat.
4. Whisk in sugar, vanilla, and salt, then eggs, 1 at a time. Fold in flour, then nuts.
5. Spread in prepared pan. Bake until tester inserted into center comes out with moist crumbs attached, about 30 minutes.
6. Place pan on rack; cool.
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8. For Frosting:
9. Using electric mixer, beat peanut butter and 1/4 cup butter in medium bowl to blend. Beat in powdered sugar, salt, and nutmeg, then milk and vanilla.
10. Spread frosting over brownies.
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12. For Ganache:
13. Stir chocolate and 1/4 cup butter in heavy small saucepan over low heat until smooth.
14. Drop ganache all over frosting; spread to cover. Chill until set, about 1 1/2 hours.
15. *NOTE: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and keep chilled.
16. *NOTE 2: Using foil as aid, transfer brownie cake to work surface; cut into squares. Bring to room temperature; serve.