Description
These Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies are rich, fudgy, and loaded with the classic chocolate and peanut butter combo everyone loves. They are an easy recipe for dessert lovers who want sweet food ideas that feel bakery-style without a complicated process. Perfect for party desserts, holiday treats, after-dinner sweets, and easy baking ideas, these brownies deliver a soft chocolate center with a creamy peanut butter swirl on top.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease it well.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar until combined.
3. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, then whisk until the mixture looks smooth and glossy.
4. Stir in the cocoa powder, flour, and salt until no dry streaks remain.
5. Fold in the chocolate chips.
6. Spread the brownie batter evenly into the prepared pan.
7. In a small bowl, mix the creamy peanut butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
8. Drop spoonfuls of the peanut butter mixture over the brownie batter.
9. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the peanut butter through the top.
10. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the center is just set and a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
11. Cool completely before slicing into squares and serving.
Notes
Use regular creamy peanut butter for the smoothest swirl and best texture.
Do not overbake or the brownies will lose their fudgy center.
For cleaner slices, chill the brownies for 30 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 286
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 96mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 63mg
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