Peanut Butter Brownie Bombs

These peanut butter brownie bombs are filled with a creamy peanut butter filling, wrapped in a layer of brownie, and coated in melted chocolate and royal icing.

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About Peanut Butter Brownie Bombs

Not quite a truffle and so much more than a cupcake, these peanut butter brownie bombs are the very best of the most classic desserts.

They’re like the perfect combination of a brownie, cookie, cake, and a truffle, all in a convenient, bite-sized form.

And let’s be honest here: the chocolate is great and all, but the peanut butter…  oh, the peanut butter. The peanut butter is really what makes these little morsels so good.

What is a brownie bomb?

To keep it short and sweet, a “brownie bomb” is a truffle-like dessert with a rich, sweet filling (in this case, peanut butter) that’s wrapped in baked brownies and coated in hard chocolate.

Can you use natural peanut butter?

In theory, yes, you can use natural peanut butter. The peanut butter is not baked and you have full control to sweeten it (or not) as much as you’d like.

That being said, I have not tried making these bombs with anything but creamy peanut butter from a big commercial brand. If you use natural peanut butter, be sure to taste test as you go to ensure the peanut butter is sweet enough and the consistency is correct (filling should be smooth yet firm enough to hold a loose shape and the royal icing should cling to the back of a spoon).

What other ingredients will you need?

To make things easy, this recipe includes using two boxes of fudge brownie mix (or whipping up a batch of your favorite homemade brownies) and two boxes of instant chocolate pudding.

Both the brownies and pudding will require additional ingredients to make, and because this can vary depending on the type or brand you buy, any extras you may need are not included in the recipe below. I know this is frustrating, but it’s done to lessen confusion and guesswork on what the many cooks out there might use.

So before you begin making this trifle, check the back of the box(es) you buy to ensure you have the additional ingredients on hand. This will typically include baking staples such as:

• Eggs
• Milk
• Oil

How long are brownie bombs good for?

Once prepared, brownie bombs can be stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to three to four days.

Can you freeze brownie bombs?

Yes, you totally can!

Once prepared, brownie bombs can be stored in a sealed container for freezer bag for up to two months.

Notes & tips for brownie bombs

• If you’re having trouble flattening and working with the brownies, feel free to cut larger squares. Keep in mind that this does mean that there will be a thicker layer of brownie and you may have some peanut butter filling left over. If you’re worried, you could always make two batches of brownies to ensure you have enough to cover the peanut butter.

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hOW TO MAKE pEANUT bUTTER bROWNIE bOMBS

This next part is only a photo tutorial of the recipe steps. If you’re looking for the full recipe measurements and instructions, scroll down to Recipe Details.

Step 1 – For this recipe, you will need to prepare a batch of brownies, whether it be whipping up a box mix or making homemade brownies. One prepared, set the whole baking pan of brownies aside to cool.

Step 2 – Using a stand mixer (or hand mixer + medium bowl), make the peanut butter filling by whipping together the peanut butter, powdered sugar, salt, and vanilla until smooth. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the filling chill in the freezer.

Step 3 – Remove the peanut butter filling from the freezer and place a bowl of powdered sugar nearby. Use a cookie scoop to scoop up some of the filling, drop it in the powdered sugar, toss it to coat, then roll the peanut butter into a ball. Place the finished peanut butter ball on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Repeat this step until all the peanut butter has been used, then place the baking sheet in the freezer to chill some more.

Step 4 – When ready to assemble, bring over the brownies and peanut butter filling. Cut the brownies into 1-2 inch squares. Pick up one of the brownie squares, flatten it with your hands, then place a peanut butter ball in the center. Wrap the brownie around the peanut butter, using your hands to firmly press everything together. Place the prepared brownie bomb on another baking sheet lined in parchment paper. Repeat this step until all of the peanut butter filling has been wrapped in brownie, then place the bombs back in the freezer to chill again.

Step 5 – While everything chills and sets, prepare the coatings. Melt the chocolate chips per package instructions and make the royal icing by whipping together more powdered sugar, water, light corn syrup, and peanut butter until smooth.

Step 6 – Thoroughly coat the brownie bombs in melted chocolate and place them on a baking sheet to dry. To speed up the process, you can chill the bombs again to get the chocolate to harden. Once the chocolate has set, decorate the brownie bombs with peanut butter royal icing.

Step 7 – Serve and enjoy!