Description
Indulge in the ultimate chocolate and peanut butter treat with these decadent Peanut Butter Stuffed Brownies. Rich, fudgy brownies are filled with a creamy peanut butter layer, creating a delightful dessert that will satisfy any sweet tooth.
Ingredients
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Brownie Batter:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Peanut Butter Filling:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
- Mix brownie batter: In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Add eggs and vanilla. Sift in flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Stir until just combined.
- Prepare peanut butter filling: In a separate bowl, mix peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Layer the batter: Pour half of the brownie batter into the pan. Add spoonfuls of peanut butter mixture and spread evenly. Pour remaining batter over the top. Sprinkle with chocolate chips if desired.
- Bake: Bake for 35-40 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs. Cool before slicing.
Notes
- For a fudgier texture, slightly underbake and chill before cutting.
- You can swirl the peanut butter for a marbled effect.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
