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Peanut Butter Swirled Brownies

Sweet brownies made just a little bit better with peanut butter swirled into the chocolate!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 530 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the brownies:
  • 1 cup 2 sticks butter
  • 2 1/4 cups sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 1/4 cups cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon espresso powder optional
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
For the peanut butter swirl:
  • 4 tablespoons butter melted
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 3/4 cup peanut butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

To make the brownies:
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  1. Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9x13 baking dish.
  2. In small saucepan over low heat, melt butter completely. Stir in sugar and continue cooking for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly. Do not allow sugar mixture to boil.
  3. Pour butter mixture into a large bowl or stand mixer, beat in cocoa powder, eggs, salt, baking powder, espresso powder, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
  4. Stir in the flour until well combined.
  5. Spread the batter into prepared pan (it will be very thick and sticky).
To make the peanut butter swirl:
  1. Stir together all of the ingredients in a small bowl until well combined.
  2. Drop large spoonfuls of the filling over the brownie batter.
  3. Use a butter knife to swirl the mixture into the brownie batter.
  4. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a tester comes out mostly clean.
  5. Cool completely.

Nutrition Information

Calories 530kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 63g (21%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 30g (46%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Cholesterol 105mg (35%) Sodium 508mg (21%) Potassium 319mg (9%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 44g (88%) Vitamin A 670IU (13%) Calcium 49mg (5%) Iron 2.6mg (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 530

% Daily Value*

Calories 530kcal 27%
Carbohydrates 63g 21%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 30g 46%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Cholesterol 105mg 35%
Sodium 508mg 21%
Potassium 319mg 7%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 44g 88%
Vitamin A 670IU 13%
Calcium 49mg 5%
Iron 2.6mg 14%

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