Description
Indulge in the ultimate chocolate and peanut butter treat with these decadent Peanut Butter Stuffed Brownies. Rich and fudgy brownie layers sandwich a creamy peanut butter filling, creating a delightful dessert that’s sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.
Ingredients
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Brownie Batter:
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2¼ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Peanut Butter Filling:
- ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease.
- Mix brownie batter: Melt butter in a saucepan, stir in sugar, beat in eggs, add vanilla, mix in cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. Fold in flour, then stir in chocolate chips.
- Prepare peanut butter filling: In a small bowl, mix peanut butter and powdered sugar until smooth and thickened.
- Layer and bake: Spread half of the brownie batter in the pan, add spoonfuls of peanut butter mixture, spread evenly, top with remaining batter, and bake for 30–35 minutes.
- Cool and serve: Allow the brownies to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- For extra indulgence, swirl additional peanut butter on top before baking.
- These brownies are best when slightly underbaked for a fudgy texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
