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Peanut Butter Chocolate Brownies

Indulge in these rich, fudgy Peanut Butter Chocolate Brownies that swirl creamy peanut butter into a chocolatey delight!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 16 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brownies:
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
  • 1 cup granulated white sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate (melted and cooled)
  • ½ cup peanut butter (chunky or creamy)
  • ½ cup mini semisweet chocolate chips

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Rubber spatula
  • 9x9 inch Baking Pan
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Instructions:
  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Step 2: Line your 9x9 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang.
  3. Step 3: In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter and unsweetened chocolate together over low heat, stirring until smooth.
  4. Step 4: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Then, pour in the melted chocolate mixture and whisk until smooth.
  5. Step 5: In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt. Gradually add this to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
  6. Step 6: Gently fold in the peanut butter to create swirls.
  7. Step 7: Fold in the mini semisweet chocolate chips.
  8. Step 8: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  9. Step 9: Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then lift out using the parchment paper and cool completely on a wire rack before cutting.

Notes

  • Use parchment paper for easy removal of brownies.
  • Don’t overmix after adding flour to avoid tough brownies.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.