Description
Rich and fudgy chocolate brownies swirled with creamy peanut butter create a decadent dessert that’s the perfect mix of sweet and salty. Quick to prepare with pantry staples, these peanut butter brownies are irresistible for any chocolate-peanut butter lover.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Topping:
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter, slightly warmed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Sift in the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly.
- Drizzle the warmed peanut butter over the batter in spoonfuls. Use a knife or skewer to swirl into a decorative pattern.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Do not overbake.
- Cool the brownies completely in the pan before slicing into 12 squares.
Notes
To ensure smooth swirling, slightly warm the peanut butter before drizzling.
Use high-quality cocoa powder for a richer chocolate flavor.
For clean cuts, let the brownies cool completely and wipe the knife after each cut.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 brownies
- Calories: 210 kcal
