Description
Peanut Butter Brownie Bars are the ultimate indulgence for chocolate and peanut butter lovers alike. These fudgy bars feature a rich chocolate brownie base topped with a creamy peanut butter swirl, delivering an irresistible flavor combination. Perfect for parties or late-night cravings, this easy-to-follow recipe promises to impress your family and friends. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you’ll have a delightful treat ready to enjoy in no time!
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk melted butter and sugar together until well combined. Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Stir in cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips gently with a spatula.
- In another bowl, mix peanut butter with a splash of vanilla extract.
- Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared pan. Drop spoonfuls of the peanut butter mixture on top, then layer with the remaining brownie batter. Use a knife to swirl gently without over-mixing.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until edges are set but center remains fudgy.
- Allow to cool completely before lifting out of the pan using parchment paper and cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (40g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg