Description
These Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies are a show-stopping treat that blends rich, fudgy chocolate with creamy, salty swirls of peanut butter. Whether you’re looking for a quick dessert, an easy recipe for your next potluck, or some new food ideas to wow your guests, this is the perfect option. Ideal for everything from casual snack time to impressive dinner ideas, these brownies are both comforting and visually stunning — the best kind of easy recipe to have on hand for any occasion.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. Melt the butter in a large microwave-safe bowl.
3. Stir in granulated sugar and brown sugar until fully dissolved and glossy.
4. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
5. Sift in cocoa powder, flour, and salt. Fold gently until just combined.
6. Fold in chocolate chips.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth out the top.
8. Warm the peanut butter slightly and drop spoonfuls over the batter.
9. Use a butter knife to gently swirl the peanut butter into decorative patterns.
10. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs.
11. Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before slicing.
Notes
Warm the peanut butter just slightly to make it swirl more easily.
Don’t overmix the batter once the flour is added to keep the brownies fudgy.
Let the brownies cool completely before slicing to get clean edges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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