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Double Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies

Perfect for any time of day, this recipe delivers great flavor effortlessly.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 24 Brownies (9X13-inch pan of brownies)
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup salted butter, softened (12 tablespoons)
  • ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup Dutch-process or natural, unsweetened cocoa powder (see note)
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chunk or chocolate chips

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9X13-inch aluminum/metal pan and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, whip the butter and peanut butter together with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy, 1-2 minutes. Add the sugar and mix well. Add the eggs and vanilla and mix until combined. Stir in the cocoa until the mixture is smooth and no dry streaks remain.
  3. Add the flour, baking powder and salt. Stir once or twice (there will still be dry spots) and then add the chocolate chunks or chips. Stir until no dry streaks remain; the batter will be thick.
  4. Spread the batter evenly in the pan.
  5. Bake for 20-24 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Don't overbake!
  6. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan. Cut into squares and serve chilled or at room temperature. The baked and cooled brownies freeze well.

Notes

  • Cocoa: I've only ever used Dutch-processed cocoa powder in this recipe (the Ghirardelli Majestic brand - I've given suggestions for other brands up in the post), but Linda, who gave me the recipe says she uses natural, unsweetened cocoa all the time with great results (and she did win a bake-off after all!). Dutch-process cocoa will give the brownies a deeper, more mellow flavor - but it sounds like either will work!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Brownie Calories 298kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 34g (11%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 43mg (14%) Sodium 138mg (6%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 23g (46%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24Brownies (9X13-inch pan of brownies)

Amount Per Serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 Brownie
Calories 298kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 34g 11%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 43mg 14%
Sodium 138mg 6%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 23g 46%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.