Brownies with a Surprise
Elevate your dessert game with these irresistible **Brownies with a Surprise**! What looks like a classic fudgy brownie hides a luscious, creamy peanut butter layer tucked between rich, cocoa-infused batter and melty semi-sweet chocolate chips. Perfectly balanced between decadent and indulgent, this recipe brings a playful twist to a beloved treat. With just 15 minutes of prep time, these brownies are surprisingly easy to make and are baked to perfection in under 30 minutes. Each bite delivers a chewy, chocolatey exterior with a velvety peanut butter surprise, making it an instant hit at potlucks, parties, or cozy nights in. Whether you're a chocolate lover, a peanut butter enthusiast, or simply craving a unique dessert experience, these layered brownies are sure to wow your taste buds. Serve them warm or at room temperature, and let the delightful hidden surprise steal the spotlight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar
- 3 Large eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Creamy peanut butter
- 0.75 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Once melted, remove from heat and whisk in the granulated sugar and brown sugar until smooth.
Allow the butter-sugar mixture to cool slightly, then whisk in the eggs one at a time until fully incorporated.
Stir in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly.
Gently spread the peanut butter over the batter to form an even layer.
Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the peanut butter layer.
Top with the remaining brownie batter, spreading it gently to cover the peanut butter and chocolate chips completely.
Bake in the preheated oven for 28-32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs (not wet batter).
Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares. Serve and enjoy the surprise!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4632 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 230.5 g | 296% | |
| Saturated Fat | 107.3 g | 536% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 806 mg | 269% | |
| Sodium | 1948 mg | 85% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 688.3 g | 250% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 83.5 g | 298% | |
| Total Sugars | 454.3 g | ||
| Protein | 105.1 g | 210% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.0 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 474 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 42.9 mg | 238% | |
| Potassium | 3929 mg | 84% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
