Description
Homemade peanut butter chocolate fudge brownies combine rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter for an irresistible dessert. Chocolate lovers will savor each indulgent bite that perfectly balances sweet and nutty flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (120 g) creamy peanut butter
- ⅓ cup (35 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup (65 g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsps powdered sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Grease an 8×8-inch pan and line with parchment paper, creating overhanging edges for easy removal.
- Batter Foundation: Whisk melted butter and sugar until smooth, then blend in eggs and vanilla extract to form a luxurious liquid base.
- Dry Ingredient Integration: Fold cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder into wet ingredients, minimizing mixing to preserve batter’s silky texture.
- Peanut Butter Complement: Combine peanut butter and powdered sugar, whisking until achieving a creamy, spreadable consistency.
- Assembly and Marbling: Pour chocolate batter into prepared pan, distribute evenly, then strategically dot peanut butter mixture across the surface. Create elegant swirls using a knife to generate a mesmerizing marbled effect.
- Baking Process: Place pan in oven preheated to 350°F, bake for 22-25 minutes until edges firm and center remains delicately moist.
- Cooling and Serving: Allow brownies to cool completely in pan, then lift using parchment paper and slice into precise, decadent squares ready for indulgence.
Notes
- Prevent Overmixing: Stir dry ingredients into wet ingredients gently to avoid developing tough, dense brownies by using minimal strokes and stopping when ingredients are just combined.
- Temperature Control: Allow eggs and butter to reach room temperature before mixing to ensure smoother batter integration and more consistent brownie texture.
- Swirl Technique: Use a clean knife or toothpick to create delicate marbling patterns, moving in light, zigzag motions to distribute peanut butter evenly without disturbing chocolate base.
- Check Doneness Carefully: Insert a toothpick near the center – slight moist crumbs are perfect, while completely clean indicates potential overcooking and dry brownies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 15
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg