Description
Rich peanut butter swirls dance through classic chocolate brownies, creating a heavenly dessert that marries intense cocoa with creamy nutty notes. Chocolate lovers will savor each indulgent bite of these irresistible brownies that promise pure bliss in every square.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ¾ cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (50 grams) brown sugar, light or dark, packed
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) unsalted butter, divided
- ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons (90 milliliters) peanut butter, room temperature, divided
Dry Ingredients:
- ½ cup (60 grams) flour
- ¼ cup (25 grams) Dutch process or natural cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the baking setup by preheating the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) and lining an 8×8 inch (20×20 centimeters) square pan with parchment paper.
- Create the chocolate base by carefully melting of butter and chocolate in the microwave, using 20-second intervals and stirring between each interval until smooth and fully combined.
- Craft the peanut butter swirl mixture by blending of peanut butter, of melted butter, and powdered sugar until well incorporated.
- Prepare the dry ingredients by sifting together flour, cocoa powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Develop the brownie batter by whisking eggs and sugars until the mixture becomes pale and develops a creamy texture.
- Incorporate additional flavor by adding vanilla extract, the remaining of peanut butter, and the previously melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture.
- Gently fold the sifted dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined to maintain a tender brownie texture.
- Transfer the brownie batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly to ensure uniform baking.
- Create decorative swirls by piping the reserved peanut butter mixture across the surface of the batter.
- Use a toothpick to create intricate marbled patterns by gently dragging it through the peanut butter swirls.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 23-28 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan for approximately 2 hours, which helps them set and develop a rich, fudgy texture.
Notes
- Prep ahead means melting chocolate and butter smoothly in short microwave bursts to prevent burning.
- Swirling technique requires gentle toothpick movements to create beautiful marble-like peanut butter patterns across brownie surface.
- Cooling brownies completely in pan helps achieve clean, perfect square cuts without crumbling.
- Powdered sugar in peanut butter mixture ensures smooth, creamy texture and prevents graininess.
- Room temperature ingredients like eggs blend more evenly, creating a consistent brownie batter with rich texture.
- Precise baking time between 23-28 minutes prevents dry edges while maintaining gooey chocolate center.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 191 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 83 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg