Peanut Butter Brownies
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4.6
Peanut Butter Brownies
Description
Peanut Butter Brownies bring together semisweet chocolate chips melted with butter and cocoa powder to form a rich base batter, balanced with sugar, salt, vanilla, eggs, and all-purpose flour. The batter is poured into an 8-inch baking pan and topped with spoonfuls of a creamy peanut butter swirl made from melted butter, powdered sugar, salt, and vanilla extract. Swirling the peanut butter mixture into the brownie batter with a knife creates a marbled appearance that bakes into flavorful pockets.
The brownies are baked at 350 degrees Fahrenheit until a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs, ensuring a fudgy texture that maintains a tender crumb. The combination of chocolate and peanut butter flavors offers a classic pairing, suitable for casual desserts or sharing at gatherings.
The recipe requires basic pantry ingredients and does not require elaborate preparation, making it accessible for home bakers who appreciate a treat combining smooth peanut butter and rich chocolate.
Ingredients
For Brownies
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 8 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 stick, diced
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder i used dark chocolate
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 egg large
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
for Peanut Butter Swirl
- 3 tablespoons butter melted, unsalted
- 1/2 cup peanut butter creamy
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 8 inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly spray with cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a small saucepan on low heat melt the chocolate and butter. Stir until completely melted and mixed together. Whisk in cocoa powder. Set aside.
- In a small bowl mix well the butter, peanut butter, powdered sugar, salt and vanilla until smooth.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, salt, vanilla and eggs until combined. Add the cooled chocolate into the egg mixture. Fold in the flour until just combined. You don't want to over mix. Pour batter into prepared pan. Drop peanut butter mixture on top of brownie batter by the spoonful. Use a knife to swirl the peanut butter through the batter. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with small crumbs on them.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 20brownies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 229 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 229kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 159mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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