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Peanut Butter Brownies

Easy and irresistible peanut butter brownies are a perfect blend of rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter. An ultimate decadent dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 16 squares
Course: Dessert
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the brownie batter:
  • 130 g unsalted butter ⅔ cup
  • 130 g Dark chocolate (chopped)(to melt) ¾ cup + 2tbsp
  • 10 g cocoa powder 1½ tbsp
  • 50 g peanut butter 3 tbsp
  • 100 g granulated sugar ½ cup
  • 100 g brown sugar ½ cup
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 50 g roasted peanuts (roughly chopped) ½ cup
  • 40 g Dark chocolate (chopped) ½ cup
  • 95 g all-purpose flour
For decoration
  • peanut butter
  • chocolate chips

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F/180°C. Grease or line an 8x8 inch (20x20 cm) baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  2. Into a heat-proof bowl add butter, dark chocolate, cocoa powder, and peanut butter. Place the bowl over a saucepan or bowl with 1-2 inches of hot water. Stir occasionally till melted completely. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together both the sugars and eggs until ribbon like texture is achieved with pale colour.
  4. Add the melted butter to the sugar mixture. Add vanilla extract and stir with a spatula until smooth.
  5. Sift in all-purpose flour into the wet ingredients. Add chopped peanuts and dark chocolate. Stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it out evenly.
  7. Drop spoonfuls of melted peanut butter onto the brownie batter in the pan.
  8. Use a knife or toothpick to gently swirl the peanut butter into the brownie batter to create a marbled effect. Add some chocolate chips over the top.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  10. Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan.
  11. Once cooled, slice into squares and enjoy your delicious peanut butter brownies!

Notes

  1. Notes:-
  2. Properly measure the ingredients
  3. Ado not burn butter while melting
  4. Eggs should be at room temperature.
  5. Use a gentle hand when folding in the dry ingredients.
  6. A toothpick inserted into the centre should come out with a few moist crumbs.
  7. Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before slicing.
  8. Storage: Place the brownies in an airtight container. They can stay at room temperature for 3-4 days, in the fridge for 1 week, and in the freezer for 2-3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight or microwave before consumption.