Description
Indulge in these decadent, fudgy brownies featuring a rich chocolate base and creamy swirls of peanut butter. By using high-quality chopped semisweet chocolate and an aerated egg base, this recipe achieves a dense, moist crumb that perfectly balances deep cocoa notes with the savory, roasted intensity of peanut butter. It is the ultimate dessert for those who love the classic chocolate-peanut butter combination.
Ingredients
8 Tbsp unsalted butter, cubed
4 oz semisweet chocolate, roughly chopped
1/2 cup natural cocoa powder, sifted
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
2/3 cup all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
1/2 tsp table salt
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
1 cup creamy peanut butter
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350F (175C).
Line a 9×9 inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang.
Combine butter and chopped chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl.
Heat in 30-second bursts, stirring in between until smooth.
Whisk the sifted cocoa powder into the warm chocolate mixture.
In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, and vanilla until the mixture is pale yellow.
Slowly drizzle the chocolate mixture into the egg mixture while whisking constantly.
Fold in the flour and salt until just combined.
Fold in the mini chocolate chips if using.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
Drop spoonfuls of creamy peanut butter over the top of the batter.
Use a knife to swirl the peanut butter gently into the brownie batter.
Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Cool completely in the pan before cutting into 16 squares.
Notes
Use standard creamy, shelf-stable peanut butter rather than natural, oil-separated versions for the best texture. Ensure the cocoa powder is sifted well to avoid lumps. Do not over-bake to maintain the fudgy, dense interior. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 40
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg