Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent fusion of peanut butter and chocolate with these irresistibly fudgy peanut butter brownies. A perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors in every bite!
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 unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix the brownie batter: In a medium bowl, whisk melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Add cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder; mix until just combined.
- Prepare the pan: Pour the brownie batter into the pan, spreading it evenly.
- Create the swirl: In a small bowl, combine peanut butter, powdered sugar, and softened butter. Drop spoonfuls over the brownie batter and swirl gently with a knife.
- Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and slice: Allow the brownies to cool in the pan before cutting into squares.
Notes
- For added texture, mix in 1/2 cup of chocolate chips or chopped peanuts to the brownie batter.
- If a less sweet peanut butter swirl is preferred, omit the powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
