Description
Indulge in the rich combination of chocolate and peanut butter with these decadent Peanut Butter Brownies. Perfectly fudgy and swirled with creamy peanut butter, these brownies are a delightful treat for any occasion.
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
- 2 tablespoons milk
Optional:
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8×8-inch baking pan.
- Mix the batter: In a bowl, whisk melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Add cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder; mix until smooth.
- Prepare the pan: Pour the batter into the pan and spread evenly.
- Create the swirl: In a small bowl, mix peanut butter, powdered sugar, and milk. Dollop over the batter and swirl with a knife. Add chocolate chips if desired.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Cool and serve: Allow to cool before cutting into squares.
Notes
- For extra fudgy brownies, slightly underbake and chill before slicing.
- Try using crunchy peanut butter or swirling in Nutella for a different flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
