Description
Rich and fudgy chocolate brownies swirled with creamy peanut butter, creating a perfectly balanced, indulgent dessert that’s easy to make and irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup melted butter or coconut oil
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/3 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter (or coconut oil), granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract, beating until the mixture is glossy and fully combined.
- Stir in the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder, mixing just until incorporated. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the chocolate chips if using.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Drop spoonfuls of peanut butter over the batter and swirl gently with a knife to create a marbled effect.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, until the center is set but slightly fudgy.
- Allow brownies to cool completely before slicing into 9 squares and serving.
Notes
Do not overbake to maintain a fudgy texture.
Natural peanut butter can be used if well stirred.
For dairy-free brownies, use coconut oil instead of butter.
Add chopped roasted peanuts for extra crunch.
Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top before baking for a sweet-salty finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
