Description
Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies are ultra-rich, fudgy brownies swirled with creamy peanut butter for the perfect sweet and salty combo. These decadent bars are a must for peanut butter and chocolate lovers alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 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
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips (optional)
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter. Stir in sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth and glossy.
- Whisk in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips if using.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Warm peanut butter slightly in the microwave until pourable, about 15–20 seconds.
- Drizzle peanut butter over the brownie batter and swirl with a knife or toothpick for a marbled effect.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs.
- Cool completely before slicing into squares.
Notes
- Use crunchy peanut butter for added texture.
- Chill before cutting for clean, sharp edges.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 small brownie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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