Description

Deliciously rich and fudgy Peanut Butter Chocolate Fudge Brownies that combine the creamy flavor of peanut butter with the intense taste of cocoa. These brownies are easy to make with simple ingredients like maple syrup or honey for natural sweetness and can be made gluten-free by choosing the right flour. Perfect for a sweet treat with a luscious marbled peanut butter swirl on top.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

1/2 cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
1/4 cup melted coconut oil or butter
1/2 cup pure maple syrup or honey
1 tbsp vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 cup flour (oat, white, spelt, or almond for gluten-free)

Optional

1/3 cup chocolate chips (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy removal of brownies.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the peanut butter, melted coconut oil or butter, maple syrup or honey, and vanilla extract. Stir together until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in the unsweetened cocoa powder, salt, and baking soda, mixing until fully incorporated and the mixture is uniform in color.
Incorporate Flour and Chocolate Chips: Fold the flour into the batter carefully to create a thick consistency. If desired, gently stir in the chocolate chips for extra chocolaty bites.
Spread Batter and Optional Swirl: Evenly spread the batter into the prepared baking dish. For a marbled peanut butter effect, spoon a little extra peanut butter on top and swirl it gently with a knife or toothpick.
Bake: Place the pan in the oven. Bake for 20 minutes if you prefer super fudgy brownies, or bake up to 25 minutes for a firmer texture. Keep an eye on the brownies to avoid overbaking.
Cool and Slice: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan. For cleaner, neater slices, chill the brownies first and wipe your knife between cuts.

Notes

Choose your preferred flour type to make this recipe gluten-free or to suit dietary preferences.
Adjust baking time to your texture preference – less for fudgy, more for cakier brownies.
Using parchment paper makes removal and cleanup easier.
Swirling extra peanut butter on top adds a beautiful marbled effect and extra flavor.
Chilling after baking helps achieve clean, neat brownie slices.