Description
Chocolate and peanut butter dance deliciously in these Fudgy Peanut Butter Brownies, creating an irresistible dessert that melts hearts. Rich layers of intense flavor invite chocolate lovers to savor each indulgent, creamy bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (85g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¾ cup (180g) creamy peanut butter
Sugars:
- 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (100g) brown sugar, packed
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by warming the oven to 350F (175C). Coat an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper, ensuring edges extend for effortless brownie extraction.
- Create a rich base by combining melted butter with granulated and brown sugars in a spacious mixing vessel. Incorporate eggs methodically, whisking thoroughly after each addition to develop a silky texture.
- Gently fold sifted flour, cocoa powder, and salt into the wet mixture, maintaining a delicate touch to preserve the potential for ultimate fudginess. Avoid aggressive stirring that might compromise the batter’s tender structure.
- Transfer the velvety batter into the prepared pan, spreading it uniformly across the surface.
- Gently heat peanut butter in the microwave until it reaches a fluid consistency. Strategically dot and drizzle the warmed peanut butter across the brownie landscape.
- Utilize a knife to create elegant marbled patterns, weaving the peanut butter through the chocolate base with artistic precision.
- Position the pan in the preheated oven, allowing the brownies to transform for 30-35 minutes. Monitor closely, removing when a toothpick emerges with a few moist crumbs clinging to its surface.
- Exercise patience by permitting the brownies to cool completely within the pan. Leverage the parchment overhang to lift the entire batch, then slice into decadent squares ready for indulgence.
Notes
- Achieve maximum fudginess by minimizing mixing, which prevents developing excess gluten that can make brownies tough and cakey.
- Create smooth peanut butter swirls by warming the spread slightly, allowing easier drizzling and more elegant marbling across the batter.
- Prevent dry edges by checking brownies early and removing from oven when a few moist crumbs remain on the toothpick test, ensuring a rich, decadent texture.
- Accommodate gluten-sensitive diets by substituting regular flour with an equal amount of almond flour or a gluten-free baking blend, maintaining the brownie’s dense and rich character.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 339
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 83mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg