Description
Indulge in these decadent Peanut Butter Brownies! They’re fudgy, rich, and packed with peanut butter flavor. A perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup peanut butter chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt until well combined.
- Whisk in the vanilla extract and eggs, one at a time, until smooth.
- Gradually add the flour, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Stir in the peanut butter until the batter is slightly swirled.
- If using peanut butter chips, gently fold them into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
- Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
Notes
- For a more intense peanut butter flavor, you can add an extra 1/4 cup of peanut butter.
- Feel free to add chopped peanuts or a drizzle of melted chocolate on top for extra flair.
- Store leftover brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Protein: 4g