Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with these Peanut Butter Stuffed Brownies. This decadent treat pairs rich, fudgy chocolate brownies with a luxurious layer of creamy peanut butter, creating a mouthwatering combination that chocolate and peanut butter lovers will adore. Whether they’re served warm with a scoop of ice cream or enjoyed cold as a delightful snack, these brownies are perfect for any occasion—from birthday parties to cozy nights at home. With their easy preparation and customizable options, you can add your favorite nuts or chocolate chips to make them uniquely yours. Dive into this sweet adventure and treat yourself to a slice of pure joy!
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups creamy conventional peanut butter
- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 ounces semisweet baking chocolate
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs plus 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9 inch baking pan.
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt together the chopped chocolate and butter until smooth. Let cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, and vanilla until combined; gradually stir in the cooled chocolate mixture.
- In another bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, and salt; fold into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared pan; spoon creamy peanut butter over it, then cover with remaining batter.
- Bake for approximately 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Allow cooling before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (63g)
- Calories: 313
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 38mg
Keywords: For an extra indulgent treat, consider adding chocolate chips to the batter. You can substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.