Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of these Fudgy Peanut Butter Brownies. A perfect blend of chocolate and peanut butter in every bite, these brownies are a true crowd-pleaser.
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
Topping:
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease.
- Mix wet ingredients: Combine melted butter and sugar in a bowl, then add eggs and vanilla, whisk until smooth.
- Add dry ingredients: Stir in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder until just combined.
- Prepare batter: Pour batter into the pan and spread evenly.
- Add peanut butter: Warm peanut butter, drizzle over batter, swirl with a knife.
- Optional: Sprinkle chocolate chips on top.
- Bake: Bake for 25–28 minutes until set in the center.
- Cool and slice: Cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
- For extra fudgy texture, slightly underbake and chill before slicing.
- Try using crunchy peanut butter or chopped peanuts for added crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
