Description
Indulgent Peanut Butter Brownies deliver rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter in a single, irresistible dessert. Chocolate lovers will savor each fudgy, nutty bite that promises pure bliss from first taste to last crumb.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Sweeteners:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (175C) and lining an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring complete coverage with slight overhang.
- Create the base mixture by whisking melted butter with granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until the texture becomes smooth and homogeneous.
- Incorporate dry ingredients by gently folding cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder into the wet mixture, stirring until a rich, thick brownie batter forms without overmixing.
- Transfer the brownie batter into the prepared pan, using a spatula to distribute evenly and create a uniform surface.
- Soften peanut butter in the microwave for 15-20 seconds to achieve a more fluid consistency for easier swirling.
- Dollop spoonfuls of warmed peanut butter across the brownie batter’s surface in a random pattern.
- Create a marbled design by dragging a knife or skewer through the peanut butter and brownie batter, generating intricate swirls and patterns.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick that should emerge with minimal moist crumbs.
- Remove from oven and allow brownies to cool completely in the pan, which helps set the texture and makes cutting easier.
- Once cooled, lift brownies from pan using parchment paper edges and slice into square servings.
Notes
- Adjust the peanut butter’s warmth carefully to achieve the perfect swirling consistency without overheating.
- Use room temperature eggs for smoother batter blending and more even brownie texture.
- Choose natural peanut butter with minimal additives for a richer, more authentic flavor profile.
- Test brownies at 25 minutes to prevent overcooking, ensuring a fudgy and moist center.
- Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 229 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 109 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg