Description
Delight in rich, fudgy peanut butter stuffed brownies that combine the intense chocolate flavor with a creamy peanut butter center. Perfectly baked to a moist finish and topped with chocolate chips, this dessert is both indulgent and easy to make, ideal for satisfying your sweet tooth in just 45 minutes.
Ingredients
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Brownie Batter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Peanut Butter Filling
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal and clean edges.
- Melt Butter and Combine Wet Ingredients: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the unsalted butter. Stir in granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and homogeneous.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Incorporate unsweetened cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder into the wet mixture. Stir just until fully combined without overmixing to ensure a tender brownie texture.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips to evenly distribute throughout the batter, adding extra bursts of chocolate.
- Prepare Peanut Butter Filling: In a separate bowl, mix creamy peanut butter with powdered sugar until the mixture becomes smooth and slightly thickened, perfect for spreading.
- Layer the Batter and Filling: Spread half of the brownie batter evenly into the prepared pan. Carefully drop spoonfuls of the peanut butter mixture over this layer and spread it to create an even layer.
- Top with Remaining Batter: Spoon the remaining brownie batter over the peanut butter layer and gently smooth it out to cover the filling completely without mixing the layers.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes or until the top is set and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs, indicating perfect doneness.
- Cool and Slice: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan so the layers set properly. For cleaner slicing, refrigerate before cutting into 16 squares.
Notes
- For cleaner slices, refrigerate the brownies before cutting to firm up the filling and batter layers.
- You may substitute creamy peanut butter with crunchy peanut butter for enhanced texture and bite.
- Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate to extend freshness.
