Description
Decadent and fudgy brownies swirled with creamy peanut butter, perfect for any chocolate and peanut butter lover.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch square baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter and sugar. Mix until well combined.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Stir until smooth.
- Sift in the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
- Dollop spoonfuls of peanut butter over the brownie batter. Use a knife or a toothpick to swirl the peanut butter into the batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let the brownies cool in the pan before cutting them into squares.
Notes
- For extra richness, consider adding chocolate chips to the brownie batter.
- These brownies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent dessert.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4