Peanut Butter Nutella Candy Bar Brownie.
I’m about to tell you the worst thing to happen to autumn 2015.
It’s called the snickers variety pack.
And by worst, I mean best. Clearly. (But worst. You know.)
Every year around this time I tell you the same old boring stories about trick or treating with my brothers, how I’d make sure I ended up with all of the snickers bars and how my one true love was (not so secretly) mallo cups.
True. But snooooozefest.
Sidebar though: I did once make my own snickers bars and if you have half a day, some minor patience and pants one size larger, you can totally make them too!
I also made homemade mallo cups and those are so, so wonderful. I love ‘em.
But the snickers variety pack? It’s like the bigger and better millennial version of snickers. The 2015 bag of snickers, if you will. It comes complete with original, peanut butter AND almond fun size snickers bars. Why why whyyyyyy did I have to see this.
Seriously. Why?
Add it to the list that is a mile long and titled “Reasons to Stay Out of Target.”
Over the years I’ve managed to make myself into such a chocolate snob that candy bars of any kind (like the ones in the non-whole foods check out line?) don’t even catch my eye. I don’t crave them, I don’t want them, I don’t even think about them! And then it’s Halloween and October and we end up with a bag of assorted fun-sized candy and I’m all whoa how did I go 363 days without eating this?! A second peanut butter cup won’t make me feel terrible, right? No. No way. I used to eat two all the time as kid.
Spoiler alert: as a 30 something even one peanut butter cup makes you feel like you’re dying inside. Unfair, life. Unfair.
Anyhoo: this brownie tart. It comes from Billy of Wit and Vinegar’s new cookbook, Whip It Up. The book is completely fun and bright and full of so much delicious food I can barely take it. It also makes me laugh out loud. He’s a hoot.
It should be noted that this little brownie tart, minute the ganache and trashy Halloween candy, is 100% perfect on it’s own. It’s absolutely fabulous and delicious and a gooey, fudgy nutella explosion that I want to eat every single day of my life. Of course I can never let anything be so I had to trash it up like whoa and give it a seasonal wardrobe. See also: what to do with all that leftover Halloween candy.
(Besides consuming it in one weekend and hating life.)
You could do it with your leftover candy OR you can totally have a Halloween party and serve something like this because, hello – festive!
And speaking of that, what are your thoughts on candy corn? I’m kind of MEH on it. I like a few pieces but anymore than that and I feel like I’m eating triangles of dyed wax? It’s awesome with salted peanuts though. Try it! It can be your weekend snack. You know, the one that you can never stop eating.
Oh oh oh and one more thing: peanut butter plus nutella. Does that need an explanation?
Peanut Butter Nutella Candy Bar Brownie
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup nutella
- 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 ounces high-quality dark chocolate, chopped
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- nutella peanut butter ganache
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 4 ounces high-quality dark chocolate, chopped
- 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons nutella
- assorted candy for topping, if desired
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9-inch tart part with a removable bottom.
- Heat the butter, nutella and peanut butter in a small saucepan over low heat until melted. Whisk until smooth. Add in the chocolate and let it sit for a minute, then whisk until it melts. Stir in the sugar, salt and vanilla extract. Beat in the eggs one at a time, beating until combined. Stir in the flour until JUST combined. Pour the batter in the greased tart pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. It won’t appear finished, but you don’t want to bake it longer! Let it cool completely.
- Spread the ganache over top of the brownie and cover in your favorite halloween candy – or leave it plain! Slice and devour.
nutella peanut butter ganache
- Add the chopped chocolate, peanut butter and nutella to a bowl. Heat the cream in a saucepan over low heat just until bubbles appear around the edges and it’s warm. Pour the cream over the chocolate and let it sit for 30 seconds, then stir continuously until it’s smooth. Let it cool slightly until it thickens and is spreadable without dripping. Spread on the cooled brownie.
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82 Comments on “Peanut Butter Nutella Candy Bar Brownie.”
YUM! My pregnancy cravings have officially been turned on overdrive ;)
This is the most amazing looking treat! This post made me laugh out loud.
I’m speechless. That’s it. You got eye-popping color and just about every candy one could wish for!!! And those Mallo cups, you must be my Mallo Cup soul sista!!!
And Target. Oh I know it, stay out of Target. You will drop a 100 bucks just by walking in the door, I know it!!!!
Oh my, I’m actually not attracted to this tart after it’s loaded with all that stuff. But without it, that browny and peanut butter and Nutella ganache, that is something else, I wouldn’t want to spoil that.
What even. This is incredible. I’m hosting a little get together at my home (okay, in reality, I was thrown into hosting because my apt is the most accessible and largest in order to have everyone over), and I’ve been looking for the perfect snack/dessert to whip up for the shindig. This is it. Definitely.
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This looks so deliciously good!!! Can’t wait to try it! Yum.
OK, I need to come trick or treating at your house. Please save a slice!
Ummm what … and by that I mean HOLY MOLY I WANT THIS IN MY FACE … Also, the Whip It book is totes-ma-goats on my christmas wish list ( punch me for even thinking about this already :$)
Oh wow – this looks wonderful – with or without the candy! My girls love Nutella and this would be something they could help make – love it!
In love with this whoooole thing right now!! Yum!
Totally with you on the maximum allotted consumption of candy corn. A few pieces make me giddy , but if you eat just a couple more than that, you’re basically consuming straight up waxed sugar and I have instant food regret.
I shouldn’t be allowed desserts like this at the moment!! Emotional eating at its best ;)
Why? Why, why did you do this to me??? I already stocked up on caramel apple pops and all sorts of sour patch kids and of course the classic m&m’s. Now I need to go back out and get this variety pack so I can trash up Billy’s awesome recipe.
you’ve got to be kidding me with this brownie. I just want to dive head first into a pool of these.
This is unreal. Looks so amazing! Also, I totally love candy corn with salted peanuts, too! A really magical combination…for about five minutes.
This must be the ULTIMATE Halloween candy dessert! YUM!!
Allison @ alwayseatdessert.com
This looks absolutely amazing! I need to make this for my husband’s birthday tomorrow!
Paige
http://thehappyflammily.com
Hellllloooo beautiful brownie! I used to get something reminiscent of this when I went to coldstone–all the candies they could stuff into a bowl. I love love love this!
Whoa Jess!!! This is all kinds of amazing. NOMS!
I’m meh on candy corn but snickers fun pack? Sign me up. Also, I need this brownie in my life.
Oh wow… that would make my teeth hurt so bad lol. It looks so tasty, though…
Oh my goodness – this is absolutely incredible! It includes all my favorites, so that means I’ll need to make it asap!
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Gah! This! I love when you say “trash it up” and then even more when you trash things up. The best. Also, candy corn is totally just dyed wax at this point. Does not stop me from eating a handful anyway.
Seasonal Method and Mrs. Meyers hand soaps – more “Reasons to Stay Out of Target.” Also, this tart looks amazing. Love the candy additions :)
Holy moly! That looks dangerously delicious. Fantastic recipe perfect for Halloween :)
Yum! Does it have a big nutella taste? I’m not the hugest fan of nutella (please don’t hate me!) but maybe could try swapping it out for something else..
I just fainted.
Whoa. That is crazy. I think I need to prccess this one! Do not, I repeat, do not ever, ever, ever post calorie counts or sugar counts for this recipe. I think it may be against the law. But oh my, what a way to go.
YAAAAAAASSS, Jess!!
This looks PERFECT.
Wow this tart looks AMAZING!! Nutella and peanut butter sandwiches are the best on whole wheat bread, cut into triangles with a glass of cold milk. I prefer them over traditional PB&J sandwiches. What can I say about Target, like another reader stated: you walk in the store an automatically you are out $100 and the thing is that everything you put in the cart has a justification, so u end up not leaving anything behind. Therefore, Target took my money once again!
I just love the candy corns you added for a seasonal twist. Looks like a super fun dessert – almost too pretty to eat. I have an event I’m going to on Halloween that’s going to be potluck style and I can’t wait to make this for everyone! I’m sure it tastes just as good as it looks.
Wow I think it’s every girls dream to have this cake with lots of chocolate on top
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This really is the ultimate Halloween dessert!
Hmm…not much of a candy eater but I may have to try this!
Yum i literally just started salivating even thinking of this! Sounds delicious!! xx
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Such a genius, that Billy. Can’t wait to make this!
My reason for staying out of Target this month – the candy corns. I know you don’t like the “original” flavor, but have your tried the Caramel Macchiato? I’m just saying…….
Love it!! And yes, a peanut butter cup makes anyone 30+ not feel great, but totally worth it!
Not only does this look delicious, it’s also so adorable and perfect for Halloween! Love it!
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