Description
Peanut butter brownies combine rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter in a delightful dessert that’ll make your taste buds dance. Grab your mixing bowl and prepare for a simple, satisfying treat that brings pure comfort to your kitchen.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
Binding Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 350°F and generously coat an 8×8 inch baking pan with cooking spray or butter.
- Grab a large mixing bowl and vigorously whisk 1 cup peanut butter with 1 cup sugar until the mixture becomes light and creamy.
- Crack 2 large eggs into the peanut butter mixture, then pour in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Blend thoroughly until the texture is completely smooth.
- Sift ½ cup cocoa powder, ½ cup flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and a pinch of salt directly over your wet ingredients.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the batter gently, ensuring no flour pockets remain but avoiding overmixing.
- Transfer the entire batter to your prepared pan, using a spatula to spread it evenly and create a uniform surface.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for exactly 22 minutes, watching for slightly firm edges and a soft center.
- Remove the pan and let the brownies rest at room temperature for 30 minutes before cutting into 9 equal squares.
Notes
- Natural peanut butter works best, providing a richer flavor and smoother texture than processed varieties.
- Fold the dry ingredients gently to prevent overmixing, which can make brownies tough and dense.
- For gluten-free options, substitute all-purpose flour with almond or coconut flour, keeping the same measurement.
- Check brownies at 20 minutes to avoid overcooking, as they continue firming up while cooling in the pan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Brownies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg