Chocolate-Peanut Butter Brownies

Name: Chocolate-Peanut Butter Brownies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 16 servings servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ¾ cup (1½ sticks) unsalted butter; 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped into small pieces; 4 large eggs; 1 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup all-purpose flour; ¼ teaspoon salt; 6 tablespoons smooth peanut butter; ¾ cup semisweet chocolate chips

Jennifer

11 months ago

Cuisine: American

Categories: Desserts, Baking & Treats

Tags:

chocolate

brownies

peanut butter

Chocolate-Peanut Butter Brownies are the ultimate indulgence for dessert lovers. These decadent brownies feature a rich, fudgy chocolate base topped with a creamy, velvety peanut butter layer that melts in your mouth. The combination of the deep chocolate flavor and the nutty, slightly salty sweetness of peanut butter creates a perfect balance that is irresistible. Finished with a sprinkle of chocolate chips or a drizzle of melted peanut butter, these brownies are a heavenly treat for anyone who loves the classic pairing of chocolate and peanut butter. Whether served at a party or enjoyed as an after-dinner treat, they are sure to satisfy your cravings for something rich and comforting.

Difficulty: EASY

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Serving Size: 16 servings

Ingredients:

¾ cup (1½ sticks) unsalted butter
8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped into small pieces
4 large eggs
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
¾ cup semisweet chocolate chips

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, extending it up and over the sides on 2 sides.
Select a saucepan and a heatproof bowl that fits snugly on top of the pan. Fill the pan one-third full of water, making sure the water doesn’t touch the bottom of the bowl
When the water is steaming, place the bowl on top of the saucepan and add the butter and chocolate to the bowl. Heat, stirring with a rubber spatula, until the mixture is melted and smooth, about 5 minutes. Don’t let the chocolate get too hot! Remove the bowl from the saucepan (the bowl will be hot!) and set aside to cool slightly.
In a bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the eggs on medium speed until pale, about 4 minutes. Add the sugar and vanilla and beat until well combined. Turn off the mixer. Add the chocolate and beat until blended. Turn off the mixer and scrape down the bowl with a rubber spatula. Stir in the flour and salt with the rubber spatula just until blended.
Scrape the batter into the pan and smooth the top. Using a tablespoon measure, drop 6 dollops of peanut butter over the top, spacing them evenly. Sprinkle with the chocolate chips. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean 25 to 30 minutes, remove the pan from the oven and put it on a wire rack. Let cool completely, then cut into 16 squares and serve

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, extending it up and over the sides on 2 sides.

Select a saucepan and a heatproof bowl that fits snugly on top of the pan. Fill the pan one-third full of water, making sure the water doesn’t touch the bottom of the bowl

When the water is steaming, place the bowl on top of the saucepan and add the butter and chocolate to the bowl. Heat, stirring with a rubber spatula, until the mixture is melted and smooth, about 5 minutes. Don’t let the chocolate get too hot! Remove the bowl from the saucepan (the bowl will be hot!) and set aside to cool slightly.

In a bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the eggs on medium speed until pale, about 4 minutes. Add the sugar and vanilla and beat until well combined. Turn off the mixer. Add the chocolate and beat until blended. Turn off the mixer and scrape down the bowl with a rubber spatula. Stir in the flour and salt with the rubber spatula just until blended.

Scrape the batter into the pan and smooth the top. Using a tablespoon measure, drop 6 dollops of peanut butter over the top, spacing them evenly. Sprinkle with the chocolate chips. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean 25 to 30 minutes, remove the pan from the oven and put it on a wire rack. Let cool completely, then cut into 16 squares and serve