Description
Enjoy your decadent dessert!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped peanut butter cups
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts (optional)
- Whipped cream (for garnish)
- Chocolate syrup (for drizzle)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Batter: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter. Add the sugar and mix until well blended. Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually add to the butter mixture, mixing well. Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring the batter is smooth. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Combine with Peanut Butter: Microwave the peanut butter briefly to soften, then swirl it into the brownie mixture. Add chocolate chips and mix lightly to maintain a marbled effect.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle chopped peanut butter cups and chopped peanuts on top. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the brownies to cool in the pan before cutting into squares. Serve warm or at room temperature.
- Garnish: Top with a dollop of whipped cream and drizzle with chocolate syrup before serving.
Notes
- Swirling Effect: For a nice marbled look with the peanut butter, avoid overmixing once you’ve added it to the batter.
- Peanut Butter Cups: Adding some between layers of the batter creates delicious pockets of flavor.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for longer keeping.
- Variation: For a richer taste, consider using dark chocolate chips or adding a layer of ganache on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg