Peanut Butter Brownies

5 from 12 votes

These Peanut Butter Brownies are so simple to make! Plus, they make the most decadent, moist and thick brownies ever with a sweet swirl of peanut butter to top it all off.

Prep Time15

Cook Time35

Total Time50

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: brownies (2x2)

Calories: 400kcal

Author: Rachel

Ingredients

1 ¼ cup All-Purpose Flour
½ teaspoon Baking Soda
¼ teaspoon Salt
3 Eggs
1 cup Granulated Sugar
½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract
8 tablespoon Unsalted Butter 1 stick
1 ½ cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips divided
¼ cup Creamy Peanut Butter

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8x8 pan.
In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt.
In a separate large mixing bowl, add eggs, granulated sugar, and vanilla. Mix until eggs are broken and well incorporated.
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Add 1 cup of chocolate chips and stir until fully melted. Remove from heat and allow to cool 1-2 minutes, but not harden.
Add the melted chocolate to the egg mixture and cream together.
Add in the dry ingredient mixture and mix until smooth. With a spoon or flat spatula, stir in the remaining ½ cup of chocolate chips.
Pour the brownie batter into the greased pan. In a small bowl or cup, heat the peanut butter in the microwave for about 15 second and stir until smooth and slightly runny. Using a spoon, put small dollops of peanut butter over the surface of the brownie batter. Using a knife, marble the surface of the batter in a random pattern. When satisfied, gently shake the pan if the surface needs to be leveled.
Bake for about 23-30 minutes or a toothpick inserted in the center comes out only with a few moist crumbs. Metal pans take longer than glass. Do not over-bake- brownies will continue to cook a tiny bit during the cooling process.

Notes

How Do I make Brownies More Fudgy?

As written, these brownies are rich but not gooey or extremely fudgy. They still have a good structure that melts in your mouth. If you would like more of a fudgy texture, use real chocolate, not chips or baking chocolate. (It has more natual oils). You can also increase the butter by 4 Tbsp.

How to store brownies?

Store brownies at room temperature either well-wrapped in plastic or an airtight container such as a freezer bag. They are best enjoyed within 1-2 days.

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