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Peanut Butter Chocolate Fudge Brownies Recipe

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  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 30-35 minutes
  • Yield: 9 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

These Peanut Butter Chocolate Fudge Brownies are rich, fudgy, and packed with the delicious combination of creamy peanut butter and decadent chocolate. This easy-to-make recipe uses wholesome ingredients like maple syrup, cocoa powder, and your choice of flour to create irresistible brownies with a perfect balance of sweetness and texture. Ideal for a snack or dessert, these brownies can be made with or without chocolate chips and offer an optional marbled peanut butter topping for extra flavor and visual appeal.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
  • 1/4 cup melted coconut oil or butter
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup or honey
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 cup flour (oat, white, spelt, or almond for gluten-free)

Optional

  • 1/3 cup chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make it easy to remove the brownies after baking.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, melted coconut oil or butter, pure maple syrup or honey, and vanilla extract. Stir until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
  3. Add Cocoa and Leavening Agents: Stir in the unsweetened cocoa powder, salt, and baking soda until the ingredients are well incorporated and the batter is uniform in color.
  4. Fold in Flour and Chocolate Chips: Gradually fold in the flour until a thick batter forms. If you like, add the chocolate chips and gently fold them in to distribute evenly throughout the batter.
  5. Prepare the Batter for Baking: Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking pan. For an appealing marbled look, swirl a spoonful of peanut butter onto the top of the batter and use a knife or toothpick to create swirls.
  6. Bake the Brownies: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes if you prefer super fudgy brownies, or up to 25 minutes if you want a slightly firmer texture.
  7. Cool and Slice: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before slicing. For clean slices, chill the brownies first and wipe the knife between cuts.

Notes

  • You can substitute the flour with gluten-free options like almond or oat flour if needed.
  • Adjust the baking time depending on how fudgy or firm you like your brownies.
  • The optional chocolate chips add extra richness but can be omitted for a purer peanut butter chocolate flavor.
  • Swirling peanut butter on top before baking creates a beautiful marbled effect and enhances the peanut flavor.
  • Chilling the brownies before slicing ensures neat, clean pieces that hold together well.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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