Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent combination of chocolate and peanut butter with these fudgy Peanut Butter Brownies. A swirl of creamy peanut butter adds a delightful twist to classic brownies, making them a must-try dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Brownie Batter:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Peanut Butter Swirl:
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease it.
- Mix butter and sugar: Whisk melted butter and granulated sugar in a bowl until smooth.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Incorporate eggs and vanilla extract into the mixture.
- Combine dry ingredients: Stir in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder to form a thick batter.
- Prepare peanut butter mixture: Mix peanut butter, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth and spreadable.
- Assemble and bake: Pour brownie batter into the pan, top with spoonfuls of peanut butter mixture, swirl gently, and bake for 25–30 minutes.
- Cool and serve: Let the brownies cool in the pan before slicing and serving.
Notes
- You can use crunchy peanut butter for added texture.
- For extra indulgence, sprinkle chocolate chips on top before baking.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
