Peanut Butter Stuffed Brownies
Peanut Butter Stuffed Brownies are a decadent dessert that perfectly marries rich chocolate with creamy peanut butter. With each bite, you’ll experience the indulgent gooeyness of the brownie paired with a luscious peanut butter center. These brownies are simple to make and ideal for gatherings or a sweet treat at home. Get ready to impress friends and family with this irresistible creation!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and mix in granulated and brown sugars until combined (3-5 minutes). Remove from heat and cool slightly.
- Whisk in eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract until glossy.
- Sift in cocoa powder, flour, and salt; fold gently until just combined.
- In a small bowl, mix peanut butter with powdered sugar until creamy.
- Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared pan; dollop peanut butter mixture on top, then cover with remaining batter. Swirl gently.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until edges are set but center is soft; let cool before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For added texture, consider mixing in chocolate chips or nuts. Substitute almond butter for a different flavor profile or use sunflower seed butter for nut-free options.