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Peanut Butter Brownies Made Easy

Peanut Butter Brownies Made Easy

Fudgy chocolate brownies swirled with creamy peanut butter, all in one bowl. Easy to make, big on flavor.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 27 minutes
Total Time: 42 minutes
Servings: 16

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter, melted let cool slightly
  • 1.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
  • 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder natural or Dutch-process
  • 0.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp fine salt
  • 0.75 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 0.75 cup creamy peanut butter slightly warmed for swirling

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment and lightly grease.
  • Whisk melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl until glossy.
  • Beat in eggs and vanilla until the mixture looks thick and smooth.
  • Sift in flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt. Fold just until no dry streaks remain.
  • Stir in chocolate chips, stopping as soon as they’re evenly dispersed.
  • Spread batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  • Warm peanut butter until pourable, then dollop over batter and swirl with a knife.
  • Bake 24–28 minutes, until the center is set and a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
  • Cool completely in the pan, lift out using parchment, and slice into squares.

Notes

Try a swirl of raspberry jam with the peanut butter for a PB&J vibe, or sprinkle chopped roasted peanuts on top for crunch. Store brownies covered at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for a fudgier bite.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Peanut Butter Brownies Made Easy flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.