Brownies with Peanut Butter
Indulge in the ultimate dessert decadence with these fudgy Brownies with Peanut Butter—where rich, chocolatey bliss meets creamy, nutty swirls. This easy-to-follow recipe combines melted semi-sweet chocolate and a hint of cocoa for an intense chocolate base, while luscious swirls of slightly warmed peanut butter create a marbled masterpiece that's both visually stunning and irresistibly flavorful. Perfectly baked to achieve that ideal balance of a moist brownie interior and slightly crisp edges, these treats are ready in just 45 minutes from start to finish. Garnish with a dusting of powdered sugar for extra sweetness and serve as the perfect snack, dessert, or crowd-pleasing party favorite. Whether you're a chocolate lover or a peanut butter fan, these brownies are guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 115 grams Unsalted butter
- 200 grams Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 200 grams Granulated sugar
- 100 grams Brown sugar
- 3 pieces Large eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 125 grams All-purpose flour
- 30 grams Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 120 grams Peanut butter
- 10 grams Powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a bit of overhang for easy removal.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and semi-sweet chocolate chips in 30-second increments, stirring between each until smooth. Let it cool slightly.
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and slightly thickened.
Slowly add the cooled chocolate mixture to the sugar and egg mixture, blending until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually fold these dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a spatula. Be careful not to overmix.
Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Slightly warm the peanut butter in the microwave for about 15–20 seconds so it is easier to swirl. Drop dollops of peanut butter across the surface of the brownie batter.
Use a knife or skewer to swirl the peanut butter into the brownie batter, creating a marbled effect.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs (not wet batter).
Remove the brownies from the oven and let them cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
Once cooled, lift the brownies out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang and cut into 12 squares.
Optionally, dust the brownies with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
371 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.9 g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.3 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 148 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.2 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.9 g | ||
| Protein | 6.5 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 26 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 144 mg | 3% | |
*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.
