Easy Homemade Peanut Butter Frosting Recipe (Perfect for Chocolate Brownies)
A quick, smooth, and spreadable peanut butter frosting made with creamy peanut butter, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla—ideal for topping chocolate brownies.
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 cupcreamy peanut butter
- 3 tablespoonsbutter
- 2/3 cuppowdered sugar
- 1 teaspoonvanilla extract
Instructions
Instructions
- Place 1 cup creamy peanut butter and 3 tablespoons butter (softened to room temperature) in a medium mixing bowl.
- Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and fully combined, about 30–60 seconds.
- Sift 2/3 cup powdered sugar into a separate bowl to remove any lumps.
- Add the powdered sugar to the peanut butter mixture in two portions, beating on low speed after each addition until incorporated.
- Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and beat on medium-low speed until the frosting is smooth and spreadable, scraping down the bowl once or twice.
Equipment
- Electric Mixer
- Mixing Bowl
- Sifter
Notes
Notes
The key to success is using regular commercial peanut butter rather than natural varieties. Natural peanut butters with separated oils create unstable frosting that won’t set properly. Room temperature butter is crucial for smooth mixing.
The key to success is using regular commercial peanut butter rather than natural varieties. Natural peanut butters with separated oils create unstable frosting that won’t set properly. Room temperature butter is crucial for smooth mixing.