Description
Indulge in the ultimate chocolate lover’s dream with these rich, fudgy chocolate peanut butter brownies. Each bite combines the deep, decadent flavor of chocolate with creamy swirls of peanut butter that melt in your mouth. Perfect for any occasion, these brownies are simple to make and guaranteed to impress friends and family. Whether you’re celebrating a special event or satisfying a late-night craving, this recipe promises an explosion of flavor that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt cocoa powder, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and butter until smooth. Stir in eggs one at a time until fully combined.
- Gently fold in flour, baking powder, and salt until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan. Drop spoonfuls of peanut butter on top and swirl gently with a knife before adding the remaining batter.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until edges pull away from the sides; do not overbake.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (45g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg