Ingredients

  • 1 package (10-1/4 ounces) fudge brownie mix (8-inch square pan size)
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 package (3 ounces) cook-and-serve vanilla pudding mix
  • 1-3/4 cups 2% milk
  • 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 2 tablespoons chopped salted peanuts

Method

  • In a large bowl, combine the brownie mix, water, oil and egg until blended. Spread into a greased 9-in. pie plate.
  • Bake at 325° for 12 minutes. Using a metal spatula, spread batter up sides of pie plate. Bake 8-13 minutes longer or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine pudding mix and milk. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Cook and stir 1-2 minutes longer or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in peanut butter until blended. Transfer to a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.
  • Pour into brownie crust. Spread with whipped topping; sprinkle with peanuts. Chill for 2 hours before serving.