Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies
Decadent brownies swirled with creamy peanut butter, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Brownie Base
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup butter, melted Slightly warm but not too hot
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs Can substitute with flax eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips Consider dark chocolate for richer flavor
- 1/2 cup peanut butter chips
- 1/3 cup peanut butter (for swirling)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9 inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, mix together melted butter and sugar until well combined.
- Add in the eggs and vanilla, stirring until the mixture is smooth.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the flour and cocoa powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips and peanut butter chips.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan.
- Spoon dollops of peanut butter on top of the batter and use a knife to swirl gently.
Baking
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs attached.
- Allow the brownies to cool before cutting into squares and serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer. For creative twists, try different chip flavors or add nuts.