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Soft and Chewy Peanut Butter Brownies

Soft and Chewy Peanut Butter Brownies

Fudgy soft and chewy chocolate brownies with a creamy peanut butter swirl
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
Servings 16

INGREDIENTS

Brownie Batter

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp fine salt
  • 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips optional.

Peanut Butter Swirl

  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 to 2 tbsp milk as needed
  • pinch of salt optional.

INSTRUCTIONS

Pan and Oven

  • heat oven to 350 degrees F
  • line an 8 inch square pan with parchment and lightly grease.

Make Brownie Batter

  • whisk melted butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until glossy
  • whisk in eggs and vanilla until smooth
  • fold in cocoa powder then flour and salt just until combined
  • fold in chocolate chips if using
  • spread batter evenly in pan.

Make Swirl and Bake

  • stir peanut butter with melted butter powdered sugar vanilla and enough milk to make a thick pourable mixture
  • dollop peanut butter mixture over brownie batter and gently swirl with a knife
  • bake until edges are set and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist fudgy crumbs 25 to 32 minutes
  • cool completely before slicing for clean squares.

Notes

1. Use natural peanut butter only if well stirred and thick; for extra chew slightly underbake and cool fully; swap chocolate chips for peanut butter chips or chopped peanuts; double in a 9 by 13 inch pan and bake 5 to 10 minutes longer

Nutrition

Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 13g