The Cake Mix Doctor Peanut Butter Brownies
Transform your dessert game with The Cake Mix Doctor Peanut Butter Brownies—an effortless and decadent treat that combines the richness of chocolate with the creamy allure of peanut butter. This creative recipe starts with a box of chocolate cake mix, upgraded with a handful of pantry staples like creamy peanut butter, melted butter, and a dash of vanilla extract for a hint of warmth. Loaded with gooey semi-sweet chocolate chips and optionally studded with peanut butter chips, these fudgy brownies boast a thick, chewy texture and irresistible flavor. Ready in just under 40 minutes, including prep time, they’re perfect for casual gatherings, weeknight indulgence, or a last-minute sweet fix. Cut them into squares, pair with a cold glass of milk, and watch them disappear!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 box Chocolate cake mix
- 1 cup Creamy peanut butter
- 0.5 cup Butter
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup Milk
- 0.75 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 0.5 cup Peanut butter chips (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter. This should take about 30-45 seconds, stirring halfway through. Allow the butter to cool slightly.
To the melted butter, add the cake mix, eggs, vanilla extract, peanut butter, and milk. Stir until the mixture is smooth and fully incorporated. The batter will be thick.
Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and peanut butter chips (if using) until evenly distributed.
Spoon the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it out evenly with a spatula or the back of a spoon.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Remove the brownies from the oven and allow them to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing into squares.
Serve and enjoy! Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5689 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 347.1 g | 445% | |
| Saturated Fat | 134.3 g | 672% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 641 mg | 214% | |
| Sodium | 4707 mg | 205% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 607.8 g | 221% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.3 g | 119% | |
| Total Sugars | 369.7 g | ||
| Protein | 125.0 g | 250% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.2 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 888 mg | 68% | |
| Iron | 26.0 mg | 144% | |
| Potassium | 2833 mg | 60% | |
*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.
