Peanut Butter Brownies
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
16 servings
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Calories
326 kcal
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Course
Dessert, Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
Peanut Butter Brownies
Description
These brownies start by melting unsalted butter and semisweet chocolate, combining them with cocoa powder for a rich chocolate foundation. Sugar, eggs, and vanilla are beaten until lighter in color, then mixed with the chocolate to produce a smooth batter. Flour and salt are folded in for structure, while chocolate chips can be added for texture.
The batter is divided, with peanut butter dolloped over half, then the remaining batter spread over, creating a marbled effect once baked in a parchment-lined pan at 350°F. The result is a moist, dense brownie with a peanut butter layer that brings creaminess and nuanced flavor contrast.
These brownies store well at room temperature, maintaining their fudgy texture for several days. They can also be frozen for convenience. They offer a decadent dessert option combining chocolate and peanut butter flavors in a classic brownie form.
Ingredients
- 8 Tablespoons butter cut into 8 pieces, unsalted
- 4 oz semisweet chocolate chopped, bar
- ½ cup cocoa powder natural
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 egg large
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon table salt
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
- 1 cup peanut butter creamy
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F (175C) and line a 9x9” (22x22cm) baking pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine butter and chocolate and heat in the microwave for 30 seconds. Stir well, and continue heating in 20 second increments until completely melted and smooth.
- Immediately add cocoa powder, whisk to combine.
- In a separate large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to vigorously beat together sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until lightened in color/pale yellow (about 1 minute on medium/high speed).
- Drizzle the chocolate mixture into the egg mixture and stir until completely combined and batter is uniform.
- Sift flour and salt over the mixture and stir until flour is completely absorbed and batter is well-combined.
- Add chocolate chips (if using) and stir well.
Assemble & Bake
- Measure out about 2 Tablespoons of peanut butter and set this aside for your topping.
- Spread half of the brownie batter evenly into the bottom of the pan. Dollop the remaining (larger amount of) peanut butter over the brownies and use the back of a spoon to gently smooth it almost all the way to the edges of the brownie batter (I like to leave about ¼-½” of space around the perimeter .
- Gently dollop the remaining brownie batter over the peanut butter and use the back of a spoon to gently nudge all the way to the edges of the pan so the peanut butter layer is completely covered. Dollop reserved peanut butter over top of brownies and use a knife to gently swirl into the brownies.
- Transfer to center rack of 350F (175C) preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow to cool completely before serving (they’re so messy to cut into when warm!).
Notes
- Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days to maintain freshness.
- These brownies freeze well; wrap tightly in plastic followed by foil before freezing.
- An updated recipe version is available; the original can be accessed separately if preferred.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 326 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 326kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 160mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 191mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 27g | 54% |
| Vitamin A | 236IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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