3 ½ouncesbittersweet or semisweet chocolate(100 grams)
1 ½ouncesunsweetened chocolate(42 grams)
¾cupsugar(150 grams)
¾teaspoonsvanilla extract
⅛teaspoonsalt
2large eggs
½cupall-purpose flour(65 grams)
½cuproasted salted peanutscoarsely chopped
Frosting
½cupchunky peanut butter
2tablespoonsunsalted butter, softened(28 grams)
6tablespoonspowdered sugar
1/16teaspoonsalttiny, tiny pinch
½tablespoonwhole milk
½teaspoonvanilla extract
Ganache
5ouncesbittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped(140 grams)
2tablespoonsunsalted butter(28 grams)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325°F. Line an 8 inch baking pan with nonstick foil.
Place butter and both chocolates in a 3 quart saucepan. Set over medium-low heat and stir until melted and smooth. Whisk in sugar, vanilla and salt, then add eggs, one at a time, stirring just until mixed. Add flour and stir until blended, then stir in nuts.
Spread in prepared pan and bake until tester inserted into center comes out with moist crumbs attached, about 25 minutes. Place pan on rack and let cool.
Frosting: Using an electric mixer, beat the peanut butter and the 2 tablespoons of butter in medium bowl to blend. Beat in powdered sugar and salt, then milk and vanilla. Spread frosting over brownies and chill for about an hour to set frosting (this makes spreading the chocolate ganache easier).
Ganache: Place chocolate and the 2 tablespoons of butter in a small microwave-safe bowl or 2 cup Pyrex measuring cup. Heat on high 30 seconds. Stir and repeat until smooth. Drop ganache all over frosting; spread to cover. Chill until set, about 1 ½ hours.
Using foil as aid, transfer brownie cake to work surface; cut into squares. Bring to room temperature; serve.