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Chocolate Brownies Recipe

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These Chocolate Butter Brownies combine the rich flavors of creamy peanut butter and smooth melted chocolate into a luscious, fudgy treat. Featuring a peanut butter swirl layered through dense chocolate brownie batter, this recipe offers an indulgent dessert perfect for any chocolate lover.

Ingredients

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Peanut Butter Filling

  • 1 ½ cups creamy all natural peanut butter
  • ⅔ cup powdered sugar

Brownie Batter

  • ½ cup melted butter
  • 1 ¼ cup chocolate chips
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup flour (all purpose or gluten free flour)

Peanut Butter Swirl

  • ⅓ cup creamy all natural peanut butter (to swirl)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line an 8 inch by 8 inch square baking pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy removal of the brownies.
  2. Make Peanut Butter Filling: In a bowl, combine 1 ½ cups creamy peanut butter and ⅔ cup powdered sugar. Stir well until the mixture is thick and evenly blended. Set aside.
  3. Melt Chocolate Mixture: In a separate bowl, add ½ cup melted butter and 1 ¼ cup chocolate chips. Stir the mixture until the chocolate is fully melted and creamy; if necessary, microwave briefly in 15-second bursts to assist melting.
  4. Whisk Sugar and Eggs: In a clean mixing bowl, vigorously whisk together 1 cup granulated sugar and 2 eggs for about 2 minutes until the mixture is light and slightly fluffy.
  5. Combine Wet Ingredients: Pour the melted chocolate and butter mixture into the sugar and eggs mixture. Stir thoroughly to combine all wet ingredients.
  6. Add Dry Ingredients: Add 3 tablespoons cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and ¼ cup flour (all purpose or gluten free) to the wet mixture. Stir until everything is fully incorporated to form the brownie batter.
  7. Layer Batter in Pan: Pour half of the brownie batter evenly into the prepared pan.
  8. Add Peanut Butter Layer: Drop the peanut butter filling in dollops on top of the brownie batter layer. Using your hands, gently spread it out into an even layer; it doesn’t have to be perfectly smooth.
  9. Add Remaining Batter: Pour the remaining brownie batter on top of the peanut butter layer, spreading it evenly.
  10. Apply Peanut Butter Swirl: Drop ⅓ cup creamy peanut butter evenly over the top of the batter. Use a knife or toothpick to swirl it into the batter to create a marbled effect.
  11. Bake the Brownies: Bake in the preheated oven for 28 to 30 minutes, or until the middle looks set and the brownies no longer jiggle when the pan is gently shaken.
  12. Cool and Serve: Remove the brownies from the oven and allow them to fully cool in the pan before slicing into squares and serving.

Notes

  • Use parchment paper for easy removal and clean edges.
  • Make sure the chocolate mixture is fully melted before combining with eggs and sugar to ensure a smooth batter.
  • Check doneness by gently shaking the pan; a slight jiggle in the edges is okay but the center should be set.
  • You can substitute all-purpose flour with gluten free flour for a gluten free version.
  • Allow the brownies to cool completely before slicing to avoid crumbling.

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