Yield
16 servings
Time
4 hours 20 minutes
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.
Peanut Butter Brownie Bombs ‣ 1 box fudge brownies, or 1 9×13 batch of homemade brownies ‣ 1 cup creamy peanut butter ‣ 1/2 cup powdered sugar, plus more for rolling peanut butter balls ‣ 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract ‣ 1 pinch salt ‣ 24 ounce semi-sweet chocolate chips, (2 packages) Peanut Butter Royal Icing ‣ 1 cup powdered sugar ‣ 1 tablespoon water ‣ 2 teaspoon peanut butter, creamy style ‣ 1 teaspoon light corn syrup ‣ 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1
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.
2
Use a cookie scoop to scoop up some of the filling, toss in powdered sugar, then roll it into a ball. Place the finished peanut butter ball on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
3
Cut a batch of baked 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.
4
Wrap the brownie around the peanut butter, using your hands to firmly press everything together. Freeze the brownie bombs to set.
5
While everything chills and sets, prepare the coatings. Melt the chocolate chips per package instructions.
6
Make the royal icing by whipping together more powdered sugar, water, light corn syrup, and peanut butter until smooth.
7
Thoroughly coat the brownie bombs in melted chocolate and place them on a baking sheet to dry.
8
Once the chocolate has set, decorate the brownie bombs with peanut butter royal icing.