These Quick Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies are the perfect combination of rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter. With a quick and easy recipe, you can whip up a batch in no time to enjoy a delicious treat any time of the day. Whether you're craving something sweet for dessert or need a pick-me-up snack, these brownies are sure to hit the spot.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9x9 inch baking pan.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
- Stir in the sugar until well combined.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Spread half of the batter into the prepared baking pan.
- Drop spoonfuls of peanut butter on top of the batter.
- Cover with the remaining batter and swirl the peanut butter with a knife.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool before slicing into squares and serving.
Interesting Facts
Peanut butter is a good source of protein and healthy fats, making these brownies a slightly healthier dessert option.
The combination of chocolate and peanut butter is a classic flavor pairing loved by many.