Description
These rich and fudgy Peanut Butter Brownies combine the classic chocolate brownie with a luscious swirl of creamy peanut butter, creating a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Easy to make and baked in just 35 minutes, these brownies are a crowd-pleasing treat ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter, slightly warmed
Dry Ingredients
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal of brownies after baking.
- Mix sugars and butter: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is smooth and uniform, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract until fully incorporated, creating a creamy and well-mixed base.
- Combine dry ingredients: Sift the unsweetened cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder together to avoid clumps and then gently fold them into the wet mixture. Mix just until combined to keep the batter light and tender.
- Prepare the batter in the pan: Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly to ensure uniform baking.
- Swirl peanut butter: Drizzle the warmed peanut butter over the brownie batter in spoonfuls. Use a knife or skewer to swirl the peanut butter into the batter creatively, creating a marbled effect.
- Bake the brownies: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes. Insert a toothpick in the center to check doneness; it should come out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.
- Cool and slice: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan to set properly before slicing into 12 squares for serving.
Notes
- Warming the peanut butter slightly makes it easier to drizzle and swirl.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the brownies tender and fudgy.
- Use an 8×8-inch pan for the best thickness and texture.
- Cool the brownies completely before cutting to prevent crumbling.
- Leftover brownies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
