Description
Indulge in the decadent combination of chocolate and peanut butter with these fudgy Peanut Butter Brownies. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy!
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
Peanut Butter Swirl:
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (optional, for swirl)
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Mix butter and sugar: In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and sugar. Add the eggs and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
- Add dry ingredients: Stir in the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder until just combined.
- Prepare peanut butter swirl: In a small bowl, mix the peanut butter with powdered sugar (if using) to make it easier to swirl.
- Assemble and bake: Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan, smooth the top, drop spoonfuls of the peanut butter mixture over the batter, swirl gently with a knife, sprinkle chocolate chips on top if desired, and bake for 25–30 minutes.
- Cool and slice: Let the brownies cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a richer texture, slightly underbake and chill before serving.
- You can also use crunchy peanut butter for added texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
