Description
Indulge in the perfect blend of rich, fudgy chocolate and creamy peanut butter with these irresistible Peanut Butter Brownies. A simple yet decadent dessert that will satisfy any sweet tooth!
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 (optional, for swirl)
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix brownie batter: Whisk melted butter and sugar, add eggs and vanilla, then stir in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder until well combined.
- Spread batter: Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Create swirl: Mix peanut butter with powdered sugar if desired, then swirl it over the brownie batter using a knife.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Cool and slice: Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares.
Notes
- For extra richness, fold in 1/2 cup chocolate chips or top with chopped peanuts.
- These brownies freeze well and taste even better the next day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
