Description
These Peanut Butter Brownies combine rich, fudgy chocolate with creamy peanut butter swirls for a decadent dessert that’s easy to make and irresistible. Perfectly moist and packed with flavor, these brownies are ideal for satisfying your sweet tooth with a peanut butter twist.
Ingredients
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Brownie Batter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Topping
- Extra creamy peanut butter for swirling
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper to ensure easy removal of the brownies after baking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted unsalted butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Then add the eggs and vanilla extract, continuing to mix until fully incorporated.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In the same bowl, stir in the unsweetened cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder. Mix gently until just combined to avoid overworking the batter.
- Add Peanut Butter and Chocolate Chips: Fold in the 1/2 cup of creamy peanut butter and, if using, the chocolate chips. This will create pockets of peanut butter flavor and chocolate throughout the brownies.
- Pour and Swirl: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Drop small spoonfuls of extra creamy peanut butter over the surface and gently swirl it into the batter using a knife to create a marbled effect.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes. The brownies are done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs but no raw batter.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before slicing into 9 squares. This resting time helps the brownies set and enhances their fudgy texture.
Notes
- For a richer chocolate flavor, substitute regular cocoa powder with dark cocoa powder.
- Try swirling in chocolate hazelnut spread along with the peanut butter for an extra decadent twist.
- Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
