Description
Peanut Butter Brownies bring pure comfort straight from your kitchen, melding rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter into one seriously satisfying treat. Grab your mixing bowl and prepare for a simple dessert that delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 large eggs
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by preheating the oven to 350°F (175°C). Thoroughly coat an 8-inch square baking pan with cooking spray or butter.
- Sift together 1 cup all-purpose flour, ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, ½ teaspoon baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt in a medium mixing bowl. Set the dry ingredients aside.
- Cream 1 cup granulated sugar, ½ cup brown sugar, and ½ cup creamy peanut butter in a separate large bowl. Add 2 large eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, whisking until the mixture becomes smooth and glossy.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients. Mix gently with a wooden spoon until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared pan, using a spatula to spread it evenly across the surface. Create a uniform layer that reaches all corners.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick – it should emerge with a few moist crumbs clinging to it.
- Remove the pan from the oven and let the brownies cool completely in the pan for approximately 45-60 minutes before slicing into squares.
Notes
- Swap smooth peanut butter for crunchy if you prefer more texture in your brownies.
- For a gluten-free version, replace regular flour with almond flour or a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend.
- Check brownies at 25 minutes to avoid overbaking, which can make them dry and crumbly.
- Enhance the peanut butter flavor by adding a drizzle of melted peanut butter on top after baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Brownies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 243 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 116 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg