Description
Chocolate and peanut butter dance together in these irresistible Fudgy Peanut Butter Brownies, creating a rich dessert that melts hearts. Dense, indulgent layers promise pure comfort with each heavenly bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
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Chocolate Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) butter, melted
- 1 cup (200 grams) sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Peanut Butter Ingredient:
- 1/2 cup (128 grams) peanut butter
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350°F (175°C) and coating an 8×8-inch baking pan with a light greasing to prevent sticking.
- Create a smooth base mixture by whisking together melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until the ingredients are fully integrated and glossy.
- Gradually fold in cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt, stirring carefully to achieve a uniform, velvety batter without overmixing.
- Transfer half of the chocolate batter into the prepared baking pan, creating an even base layer.
- Strategically dollop peanut butter across the initial batter layer, then use a knife to create elegant swirling patterns that blend the two textures.
- Gently cover the peanut butter swirls with the remaining chocolate batter, ensuring complete coverage.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick which should emerge with minimal moist crumbs.
- Remove from oven and allow brownies to cool completely at room temperature before slicing into squares for serving.
Notes
- Swap peanut butter with almond or sunflower seed butter for nut-free diets, ensuring equal texture and richness.
- Reduce sugar by 25% and use dark cocoa powder for a less sweet, more intense chocolate experience without compromising fudgy texture.
- Use room temperature eggs for smoother batter integration and more consistent brownie structure, preventing potential lumpy mixing.
- Check brownies at 22 minutes to prevent overcooking, as residual heat continues baking even after removing from oven, maintaining that coveted fudgy center.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 224 kcal
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 93 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg