Description
Sinfully rich Fudgy Peanut Butter Brownies blend chocolate and nutty flavors in a delectable dessert. Chocolate lovers will savor this indulgent treat that promises pure bliss with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup (230g / 8 oz) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup (125g / 4.4 oz) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (85g / 3 oz) unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¾ cup (180g / 6.3 oz) creamy peanut butter
- 1 ½ cups (300g / 10.5 oz) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (100g / 3.5 oz) brown sugar, packed
- 2 tsps vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Oven Preparation: Heat oven to 350F (175C) and line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper, ensuring extended edges for easy removal.
- Batter Creation: Blend melted butter with granulated and brown sugars in a large bowl. Whisk eggs individually until the mixture transforms into a smooth, glossy consistency.
- Dry Ingredient Integration: Sift flour, cocoa powder, and salt into the wet mixture, folding gently to maintain a luxurious, tender batter texture without deflating its potential for ultimate fudginess.
- Peanut Butter Infusion: Microwave peanut butter until fluid, then strategically drizzle and dot across the brownie surface, creating an artistic marbling effect using a knife to weave the golden swirls through the chocolate base.
- Baking Process: Transfer the pan to the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick – it should emerge with a few moist crumbs attached.
- Cooling and Serving: Allow brownies to cool completely in the pan, then lift using parchment edges and slice into indulgent squares, revealing the perfect fusion of chocolate and peanut butter.
Notes
- Prevent Overmixing: Stir batter gently to maintain a fudgy, tender texture; overmixing develops gluten and results in tough brownies.
- Peanut Butter Consistency: Microwave peanut butter briefly to achieve a drizzling consistency, making marbling easier and more attractive.
- Toothpick Test Precision: Look for moist crumbs on the toothpick, not completely clean, to ensure maximum fudginess and prevent dry brownies.
- Temperature Matters: Allow brownies to cool completely in the pan to set properly and develop rich, complex flavors before cutting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 266
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg