Description
Fudgy and Chewy Peanut Butter Brownies are rich, gooey, and loaded with swirls of creamy peanut butter. This easy one-bowl recipe is packed with deep chocolate flavor and chewy edges—perfect for any occasion. Make a batch today and enjoy the ultimate chocolate-peanut butter treat!
Ingredients
1 cup (227g) unsalted butter
1 cup (175g) semisweet chocolate chips, divided
1¼ cups (150g) all-purpose flour
½ cup (50g) unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
1 cup (220g) packed light brown sugar
3 large eggs, at room temperature
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
½ cup creamy peanut butter
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease and line an 8×8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
- Melt Butter and Chocolate: In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Remove from heat and whisk in ½ cup chocolate chips until smooth. Alternatively, melt in the microwave and stir.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the flour and cocoa powder. Stir in the salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Whisk sugars, eggs, and vanilla into the melted chocolate mixture until smooth.
- Combine All: Gently fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients. Mix in the remaining ½ cup chocolate chips.
- Add to Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth it out with a spatula.
- Swirl Peanut Butter: Spoon peanut butter over the top by the teaspoon and create swirls using a knife or skewer.
- Bake: Bake for 40-45 minutes until the center is just set. For ultra-fudgy brownies, bake for about 35 minutes.
- Cool and Slice: Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
Notes
Room temp eggs blend better.
Avoid over-mixing to keep the texture fudgy.
Swirl gently for distinct peanut butter ribbons.
For clean slices, use a warm knife and wipe between cuts.
Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 494
- Sugar: 41g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Protein: 7g