Description
Peanut Butter Brownie Bars are the perfect indulgence, combining rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter in every bite. These fudgy bars feature delightful swirls of peanut butter that create a heavenly dessert experience. Ideal for any occasion—from movie nights to birthday celebrations—these easy-to-make bars will quickly become a favorite treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix sugar, flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Melt butter and let cool slightly before whisking in eggs and vanilla.
- Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Dollop creamy peanut butter over the batter and swirl gently with a knife.
- Pour into the baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Allow to cool before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg