Description
Irresistible peanut butter brownies blend rich chocolate with creamy peanut butter for a delightful dessert. Chocolate lovers will savor each fudgy, indulgent bite of this classic American treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks or 226 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
- ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tbsps powdered sugar (optional, for sweetness)
Instructions
- Preparation: Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with non-stick spray or line with parchment paper for effortless removal of the decadent treat.
- Wet Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk melted butter with granulated and brown sugars until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, blending thoroughly to create a silky base. Incorporate vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Dry Ingredients: Sift cocoa powder, flour, and salt directly into the wet mixture. Stir gently until just incorporated, taking care not to overmix. Fold in chocolate chips if desired, distributing evenly throughout the batter.
- Peanut Butter Layer: Blend peanut butter with powdered sugar until achieving a creamy, lump-free consistency that spreads easily.
- Assembly: Pour brownie batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly. Dollop peanut butter mixture across the chocolate base in strategic patterns.
- Marbling: Using a knife or skewer, create delicate swirls, gently intertwining the peanut butter and chocolate layers. Maintain a light touch to preserve distinct marbling effect.
- Baking: Place in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C). Bake for 30-35 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick – it should emerge with moist crumbs, not wet batter.
- Cooling and Serving: Allow brownies to cool completely in the pan, enabling the structure to set. Cut into squares and serve. Optional: Enhance with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent experience.
Notes
- Optimize Butter Temperature: Ensure butter is melted but not scorching hot to prevent egg curdling and maintain smooth batter consistency.
- Prevent Overmixing: Stir dry ingredients gently to avoid developing tough, dense brownies; mix only until ingredients are just combined.
- Swirl with Precision: Use a light, delicate motion when creating peanut butter swirls to achieve attractive marbling without completely blending layers.
- Check Doneness Carefully: Remove brownies when toothpick shows moist crumbs, not completely clean, to guarantee a fudgy, rich texture that doesn’t dry out.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg