Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies for Two
User Reviews
5
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
185 kcal
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Course
Dessert
Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies for Two
Description
This recipe produces a small batch of chocolate brownies using melted butter, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, and flour combined with egg and vanilla. The batter is spread into a greased and parchment-lined loaf pan for ease of removal after baking. The peanut butter swirl is made by mixing smooth peanut butter with melted butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and a pinch of salt to balance sweetness and enhance flavor.
After placing dollops of the peanut butter mixture on top of the brownie batter, a knife is used to create horizontal swirls and an S-pattern, incorporating the peanut butter throughout the top layer. Baking at 350°F yields brownies that are set around the edges and slightly moist in the center. Cooling on a rack allows the brownies to firm up before slicing.
The result is a dense yet tender brownie with a deep chocolate flavor accented by creamy peanut butter swirls, offering a balanced combination of richness and sweetness ideal for small servings or sharing.
Ingredients
Tools
- 9x5-inch loaf pan
- parchment paper
Brownies
- 1/4 cup butter melted and slightly cooled, unsalted, 2 oz
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar 100g
- 1 egg large
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder sifted if lumpy, 15g
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 30g
- 1/8 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Peanut Butter Swirl
- 1 tablespoon butter melted, unsalted, 0.5oz
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar 15g
- 3 tablespoons peanut butter smooth
- 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
- salt pinch
Instructions
Brownies
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine sugar, cooled butter (if it's too hot, it will scramble your egg), egg, and vanilla. Whisk until well-combined.
- To the same bowl, add flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Stir until just combined.
- Transfer mixture to your prepared pan and use a knife to spread the batter so that it mostly covers the bottom of the pan.
Peanut Butter Swirl
- In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, melted butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt until well-mixed. Drop the peanut butter mixture by the spoonful over the brownie batter.
- Use a knife to swirl in the peanut butter by drawing 3 horizontal lines down the long side and then making an "S" shape across them.
- Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into a non-peanut butter section near the middle comes out with just a few crumbs.
- Place brownie pan on a cooling rack and cool for at least 15 minutes before removing the brownies. Slice and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 185 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 185kcal | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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