The Best Peanut Butter Brownie Recipe for Chocolate Lovers
Make the perfect gooey peanut butter brownie recipe! Rich chocolate, creamy peanut butter swirls, and fudgy texture make this dessert irresistible for every chocolate lover.
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 Large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter (natural)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Melt Butter & Chocolate: In a double boiler, melt butter and chocolate chips together until smooth and glossy. Set aside.
- Whisk Eggs & Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, whisk eggs until frothy. Add white sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix well.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture and stir until combined.
- Fold in Dry Ingredients: Sift in flour, baking powder, and cocoa powder. Fold gently with a spatula until just combined.
- Prepare Peanut Butter Swirl: Mix peanut butter with powdered sugar until creamy.
- Assemble Batter: Spread brownie batter evenly into the pan. Dollop peanut butter mixture on top and swirl with a knife or chopstick.
- Bake: Bake for 22 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center remains slightly gooey.
- Cool & Slice: Allow brownies to cool in the pan for 1 hour. Slice into 9 equal squares and serve.
Pro Tips:
- Use room-temperature eggs for smoother batter.
- Do not overmix the batter for fudgy brownies
- Use natural creamy peanut butter for better swirls.
- Avoid letting water touch the chocolate during melting.
Storage:
- Room Temperature: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Freezer: Freeze for up to 4-5 weeks. Thaw before serving.
Notes
- Peanut Butter Options: You can use creamy or chunky peanut butter, but avoid oily or runny types as they don’t hold swirls well.
- Pan Size: An 8x8-inch pan gives thick brownies. For thinner brownies, use a 9x9-inch pan and reduce bake time by 2-3 minutes.
- Testing Doneness: Insert a toothpick in the center—if it comes out with a few moist crumbs, they’re done (do not overbake).
- Gluten-Free Option: Swap all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- Extra Gooey Brownies: Reduce baking time by 2 minutes for an extra fudgy texture.
- Add-Ins: Sprinkle chopped peanuts, chocolate chunks, or sea salt on top before baking for extra flavor.