Description
Mouthwatering peanut butter brownies blend rich chocolate with creamy peanut butter for an irresistible dessert. Chocolate lovers will savor each dense, fudgy bite that promises pure indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350°F and positioning a rack in the center. Create a non-stick surface in an 8×8-inch pan using parchment paper or cooking spray.
- Whip peanut butter and sugar together until achieving a silky, uniform consistency with no sugar granules remaining.
- Incorporate eggs individually, thoroughly blending each one into the mixture. Introduce vanilla extract, stirring until completely integrated.
- Gently fold flour and salt into the wet ingredients, maintaining a light touch to prevent over-mixing. Optional: sprinkle chocolate chips throughout the batter for additional texture and flavor.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared pan, using a spatula to distribute evenly and create a smooth surface.
- Place pan in preheated oven and bake for approximately 22-24 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick – it should emerge with a few moist crumbs, indicating perfectly baked brownies.
- Remove from oven and let brownies cool completely at room temperature for about 45-60 minutes before slicing into squares for serving.
Notes
- Swap out regular flour with gluten-free flour blend for a celiac-friendly version without compromising texture.
- Create a healthier brownie by using natural peanut butter with no added sugars and reducing overall sugar content by 25%.
- For extra richness, swirl additional melted peanut butter on top of the batter before baking to enhance nutty flavor profile.
- Ensure even baking by rotating the pan halfway through cooking time to prevent uneven browning or potential hot spots in the oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 24 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 246 kcal
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 94 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg