Description
These ultra-fudgy peanut butter brownies swirl rich chocolate with creamy peanut butter for the ultimate dessert bar indulgence.
Ingredients
1 cup creamy peanut butter (divided)
½ cup unsalted butter
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment or grease lightly.
In a saucepan over low heat, melt butter and ½ cup peanut butter until smooth. Remove from heat.
Whisk in sugar, then eggs one at a time, and vanilla extract.
Stir in cocoa powder, flour, and salt until just combined.
Pour batter into the pan. Drop spoonfuls of the remaining ½ cup peanut butter on top.
Swirl with a knife for a marbled effect.
Bake for 20–25 minutes, until edges are set and center yields moist crumbs on a toothpick.
Cool completely, lift with parchment, and slice into 12 bars.
Notes
Add chocolate chips or chopped peanuts for texture.
Use Nutella or caramel instead of peanut butter for variation.
Reduce sugar slightly when using natural peanut butter.
Try dark cocoa powder for a richer taste.
Sprinkle flaky sea salt before baking for a sweet-salty finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
