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Three rich chocolate peanut butter brownies stacked, showing distinct peanut butter swirls.

Peanut Butter Brownies

Lori MauerLori Mauer
Treat yourself to this fudgy Peanut Butter Brownies recipe! Rich chocolate is swirled with creamy peanut butter for an irresistible, decadent dessert.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 servings
Calories 209 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8x8-inch baking pan and line with parchment paper.
  • In a medium saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in granulated sugar and brown sugar until well combined.
    Peanut Butter Brownies
  • Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well after each addition.
    Peanut Butter Brownies
  • Sift together flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
    Peanut Butter Brownies
  • Pour batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly.
    Peanut Butter Brownies
  • Dollop peanut butter by teaspoonfuls over the batter. Use a knife to swirl the peanut butter into the batter, creating a marbled effect.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
  • Allow to cool in the pan on a wire rack before slicing into squares.

Nutrition

Calories: 209kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 4gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 119mgFiber: 2g
Keyword brownies, peanut butter, peanut butter brownies
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