Peanut Butter and Fudge Brownies with Salted Peanuts
['3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter', '7 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped', '3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped', '1 1/2 cups sugar', '1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract', '1/4 teaspoon salt', '4 large eggs', '1 cup all purpose flour', '1 cup roasted salted peanuts, coarsely chopped', '1 cup chunky peanut butter (do not use natural or old-fashioned)', '1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, divided, room temperature', '3/4 cup powdered sugar', '1/8 teaspoon salt', '1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg', '1 tablespoon whole milk', '1 teaspoon vanilla extract', '7 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate', 'chopped']
Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 325°F. Line 13x9x2-inch metal baking pan with foil, leaving long overhang; butter foil.
Place 3/4 cup butter in heavy large saucepan. Add both chocolates; stir over low heat until smooth. Remove from heat. Whisk in sugar, vanilla, and salt, then eggs, 1 at a time. Fold in flour, then nuts. Spread in prepared pan. Bake until tester inserted into center comes out with moist crumbs attached, about 30 minutes. Place pan on rack; cool.
Using electric mixer, beat peanut butter and 1/4 cup butter in medium bowl to blend. Beat in powdered sugar, salt, and nutmeg, then milk and vanilla. Spread frosting over brownies.
Stir chocolate and 1/4 cup butter in heavy small saucepan over low heat until smooth. Drop ganache all over frosting; spread to cover. Chill until set, about 1 1/2 hours. Do ahead Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and keep chilled.
Using foil as aid, transfer brownie cake to work surface; cut into squares. Bring to room temperature; serve.
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