Peanut Butter Brownies are rich, fudgy, and chewy, with a delicious peanut butter swirl on top. They have just 10 ingredients and are ready in about 45 minutes.
Why I love this recipe
These moist peanut butter brownies are perfect for peanut butter lovers. They are easy to make.
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Substitutions
You can use creamy or crunchy peanut butter.
Equipment used for this recipe
How to make Peanut Butter Brownies
Step 1 – Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2 – Spray a 6×6-inch square baking pan with baking spray and line with parchment paper.
Step 3 – Melt the butter over medium heat in a small saucepan.
Step 4 – Remove from the heat and whisk in 1/4 cup chocolate chips. Continue whisking until fully melted. Transfer to a large mixing bowl and let cool for a few minutes.
Step 5 – Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt in another medium bowl.
Step 6 – To the melted chocolate mixture, whisk in the white sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
Step 7 – Fold in the flour mixture until well combined.
Step 8 – Fold in the remaining 1/4 cup chocolate chips.
Step 9 – Pour the batter into the prepared pan and use a spatula to spread the batter to the edges of the pan.
Step 10 – Drop the peanut butter by teaspoonfuls on top of the batter. Use the tip of a butter knife or a toothpick to swirl it into the brownie layer.
Step 11 – Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until the center doesn’t wobble when the pan is gently shaken
Step 12 – Let the brownies cool in the pan completely before slicing.
Pro Tips
Store leftover chewy peanut butter brownies in an airtight container.
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Peanut Butter Brownies
Ingredients
- 5 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips (divided)
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅛ cup cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup creamy peanut butter (or crunchy peanut butter)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Spray a 6×6-inch square baking pan with baking spray and line with parchment paper.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Remove from the heat and whisk in 1/4 cup chocolate chips. Continue whisking until fully melted. Transfer to a large bowl and let cool for a few minutes.
- In another medium bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
- To the melted chocolate mixture, whisk in the white sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Fold in the flour mixture until well combined.
- Fold in the remaining 1/4 cup chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and use a spatula to spread the batter to the edges of the pan.
- Drop the peanut butter over the top of the brownie batter by teaspoonfuls. Use the tip of a knife or a toothpick to swirl it into the batter.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the center doesn’t wobble when the pan is gently shaken
- Let the brownies cool in the pan completely before slicing.
Notes
- You can use creamy or crunchy peanut butter.
- Store leftover chewy peanut butter brownies in an airtight container.
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Monday 30th of September 2024
These brownies are sooooo good!