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Peanut Butter Brownies Recipe

Peanut Butter Brownies

Rahat
These Peanut Butter Brownies are a decadent treat that combines rich, fudgy chocolate with creamy peanut butter swirls. With just over an hour of total time, you can create a batch of 24 squares that are ideal for sharing or savoring slowly.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 minute
Servings 24 squares
Calories 297 kcal

Ingredients
  

BROWNIE BATTER

  • ¾ cup unsalted butter cut into Tablespoon-sized pieces
  • ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup natural cocoa powder
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup light brown sugar firmly packed
  • 2 large eggs + 1 egg yolk room temperature preferred
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup mini chocolate chips

PEANUT BUTTER BATTER

  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup light brown sugar firmly packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon cornstarch
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 Tablespoon milk
  • ⅔ cup Reeses pieces optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350F (175C) and prepare a 9x13 glass baking dish¹ by spraying with baking spray.
  • Prepare Brownie batter first:
  • BROWNIE BATTER
  • In a large, microwave-safe bowl, combine butter and ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips. Heat in 20-second increments (stirring well in between) until chocolate and butter are melted and mixture is smooth.
  • Add cocoa powder and sugars and stir well.
  • Stir in eggs, egg yolk, vanilla extract, and salt.
  • Add flour and stir well. Stir in mini chocolate chips, if using. Set aside while you prepare peanut butter blondie batter.
  • Peanut Butter Blondies
  • Using an electric mixer or stand mixer, cream together butter, peanut butter, and sugars until creamy and well-combined.
  • Add egg and vanilla extract and stir well.
  • In a separate, medium-sized bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt.
  • Gradually add flour mixture to peanut butter mixture and stir until well. Add milk and stir until ingredients are completely combined.
  • Use a spoon or spatula to stir in Reese’s pieces candy pieces, if using.
  • Alternate dropping heaping spoonfuls of brownie batter and peanut butter blondie batter into your prepared pan. Use a knife to swirl and make sure the batter is evenly distributed. Top with additional candy pieces, if desired.
  • Transfer to 350F (175C) and bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs (no wet batter).
  • Allow brownies to cool in pan before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 297kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 56mgSodium: 139mgPotassium: 84mgFiber: 1gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 46IUCalcium: 5mgIron: 6mg
Keyword baking, brownies, Chocolate, dessert, peanut butter
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