Peanut Butter Brownies
Rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter come together in these easy Peanut Butter Brownies. A delicious treat that’s ready in under an hour!
Equipment
- Hand Mixer or Stand Mixer
- 9x9 inch baking dish
Ingredients
- 1 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1½ cups sugar
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup butter softened
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tbs whole milk
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9 inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- Cream together the softened butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is well incorporated before adding the next.
- Mix in the vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons of milk.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix just until combined, don’t overmix.
- Warm the peanut butter slightly in a microwave-safe bowl for about 15-20 seconds to make it easier to swirl. Stir until smooth.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
- Pour the warmed peanut butter on top of the brownie batter.
- Swirl the peanut butter into the brownie batter gently using a knife or skewer, creating a marbled effect.
- Bake in the preheated oven fo 30- 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs but not wet batter.
- Remove from the oven and cool in the pan on a wire rack.
- Cut into squares once completely cooled and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 326kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 7gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 323mgPotassium: 183mgFiber: 2gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 417IUCalcium: 26mgIron: 1mg
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