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Easy Peanut Butter Brownies (Fudgy Homemade Recipe)

Easy Peanut Butter Brownies combine rich, fudgy chocolate brownies with creamy peanut butter swirls for the ultimate homemade dessert. These bakery-style brownies are perfect for parties, holidays, bake sales, or satisfying any chocolate craving.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 16 brownies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 355

Ingredients
  

Brownies
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup light brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Peanut Butter Swirl
  • 0.75 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
  3. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, whisking until smooth.
  4. Mix in the cocoa powder.
  5. Fold in the flour, baking powder, kosher salt, and chocolate chips until just combined.
  6. Spread the brownie batter evenly into the prepared pan.
  7. In a small bowl, stir together the peanut butter, powdered sugar, and melted butter until smooth.
  8. Drop spoonfuls of the peanut butter mixture over the brownie batter.
  9. Use a butter knife or skewer to gently swirl the peanut butter into the batter without overmixing.
  10. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  11. Cool completely before slicing into squares.

Notes

  • Use regular creamy peanut butter for the smoothest swirls.
  • Do not overmix the peanut butter into the batter.
  • Slightly underbake for extra fudgy brownies.
  • Cool completely before slicing for clean squares.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
  • Freeze for up to 3 months.