Break-up Brownies…*
…to heal your broken heart
It’s never easy when a relationship ends—especially one that lasted almost 3 years. Whatever the reason, and whether or not you wanted it, breaking up with someone you really loved and cared for is painful and unsettling. It triggers all sorts of moods and turns your world upside down. It forever changes you as a person, but it gives you the opportunity to learn from the relationship and become a stronger, wiser individual. During this time of despair, you have your good days…and then you have your bad; but one day, you’ll wake up and realize it’s not so bad anymore. Until then, it’s okay to feel sad and treat yourself to something sweet—because what heals a broken heart better than dessert? Ummm, well….nothing! Most girls turn to raw cookie dough and salty snacks to soothe their souls, but not me. I need distract my mind by creating something sweet in the kitchen. I declared that something homemade would be absolutely necessary to get me through this gloomy, cold, and rainy Sunday afternoon. With a little creativity, few scoops of peanut butter, and a heck-of-a-lot-of chocolate, I came up with this perfectly crafted, triple-layer, work of art that I like to call my “Break-Up Brownies.” The warm, fudgy brownie layer is good enough by itself, but when you top it with the creamy peanut butter mousse, followed by a sweet, chocolatey drizzle, you are bound to be healed (at least temporarily) from your heart ache. Unlike my relationship, these brownies were a success.
…to heal your broken heart
It’s never easy when a relationship ends—especially one that lasted almost 3 years. Whatever the reason, and whether or not you wanted it, breaking up with someone you really loved and cared for is painful and unsettling. It triggers all sorts of moods and turns your world upside down. It forever changes you as a person, but it gives you the opportunity to learn from the relationship and become a stronger, wiser individual. During this time of despair, you have your good days…and then you have your bad; but one day, you’ll wake up and realize it’s not so bad anymore. Until then, it’s okay to feel sad and treat yourself to something sweet—because what heals a broken heart better than dessert? Ummm, well….nothing! Most girls turn to raw cookie dough and salty snacks to soothe their souls, but not me. I need distract my mind by creating something sweet in the kitchen. I declared that something homemade would be absolutely necessary to get me through this gloomy, cold, and rainy Sunday afternoon. With a little creativity, few scoops of peanut butter, and a heck-of-a-lot-of chocolate, I came up with this perfectly crafted, triple-layer, work of art that I like to call my “Break-Up Brownies.” The warm, fudgy brownie layer is good enough by itself, but when you top it with the creamy peanut butter mousse, followed by a sweet, chocolatey drizzle, you are bound to be healed (at least temporarily) from your heart ache. Unlike my relationship, these brownies were a success.
The Ingredients…*
Brownie Layer:
1 box of Brownie Mix (or make your own brownies if you’d like)
Eggs, oil, & water according to box instructions
Peanut Butter Filling:
3 sticks (12 ounces) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup creamy peanut butter
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
1 cup mini chocolate chips (I used semi-sweet)
Chocolate Topping:
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Brownie Layer:
1 box of Brownie Mix (or make your own brownies if you’d like)
Eggs, oil, & water according to box instructions
Peanut Butter Filling:
3 sticks (12 ounces) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup creamy peanut butter
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
1 cup mini chocolate chips (I used semi-sweet)
Chocolate Topping:
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
The Instructions…*
First make the brownies:
(1) Mix and bake brownies according to directions
(2) Allow brownies to completely cool (or place in freezer to reduce cooling time)
Next make the filling:
(1) Using an electric mixer, beat the butter, peanut butter, cream cheese and salt at medium speed until smooth
(2) Mix in the confectioners’ sugar at low speed until fluffy
(3) Mix in the chocolate chips by hand
(4) Spread filling across cooled brownies; place back in fridge or freezer until firm
Drizzle with melted chocolate:
(1) Melt chocolate chips and vegetable oil in microwave-safe bowl for 30 seconds at a time, stirring in between
(2) When completely melted, drizzle over peanut butter layer and spread until smooth
(3) Again, place brownies in fridge or freezer until firm, slice and serve! Enjoy :)
First make the brownies:
(1) Mix and bake brownies according to directions
(2) Allow brownies to completely cool (or place in freezer to reduce cooling time)
Next make the filling:
(1) Using an electric mixer, beat the butter, peanut butter, cream cheese and salt at medium speed until smooth
(2) Mix in the confectioners’ sugar at low speed until fluffy
(3) Mix in the chocolate chips by hand
(4) Spread filling across cooled brownies; place back in fridge or freezer until firm
Drizzle with melted chocolate:
(1) Melt chocolate chips and vegetable oil in microwave-safe bowl for 30 seconds at a time, stirring in between
(2) When completely melted, drizzle over peanut butter layer and spread until smooth
(3) Again, place brownies in fridge or freezer until firm, slice and serve! Enjoy :)