Peanut Butter Brownies Recipe
Indulge in these decadent Peanut Butter Brownies that perfectly balance rich chocolate with creamy peanut butter swirls, creating a fudgy treat that’s irresistibly delicious.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 16 brownies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Brownie Batter:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Peanut Butter Swirl:
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup peanut butter chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Mix Brownie Batter: Combine melted butter, sugar, and cocoa powder. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Stir in flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Spread Batter: Pour batter into the pan and spread evenly.
- Prepare Peanut Butter Swirl: Mix peanut butter, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Spoon over brownie batter and swirl with a knife. Add peanut butter chips if desired.
- Bake: Bake for 30–35 minutes until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Cool and Serve: Let the brownies cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
- For added indulgence, drizzle melted chocolate or extra peanut butter on top after baking.
- You can use chunky peanut butter for a crunchy twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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