Description
Indulgent peanut butter cup brownies blend rich chocolate with creamy peanut butter for an irresistible dessert. Chocolate lovers will savor each fudgy, decadent bite of this classic American treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (standard: 450-500g, American: 16 oz) boxed brownie mix (high-quality)
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) smooth peanut butter
- 1 cup (170 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup (170 g) peanut butter morsel chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a 12-cup cupcake pan or mini muffin tin with non-stick spray.
- Mix the brownie batter according to package instructions, ensuring a smooth and consistent texture.
- Evenly distribute the brownie mixture into the prepared pan using an ice cream scoop for uniform portions.
- Bake for 20 minutes, checking doneness with a cake tester that should come out with minimal crumbs.
- Remove from oven and let brownies cool for a few minutes, then gently press the center of each brownie with the back of a spoon to create a small well.
- Microwave peanut butter for 30 seconds, stirring until completely smooth and liquid.
- Carefully pour a small amount of melted peanut butter into the center indentation of each brownie.
- Sprinkle chocolate and peanut butter chips over the top of each brownie while still warm.
- Allow brownies to cool completely in the pan, which helps them set and develop a firmer texture.
- Once cooled, transfer brownies to a wire rack or storage container to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Swap regular brownie mix with gluten-free or keto-friendly alternatives for dietary restrictions.
- Use natural peanut butter with no added sugars to reduce overall sweetness and enhance healthier profile.
- Create perfect indentations by using the back of a rounded measuring spoon for consistent depth in each brownie cup.
- Experiment with dark chocolate chips for a more intense flavor and potential antioxidant benefits.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg