Description
Peanut Butter Brownie Bars are the perfect blend of rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter, creating an irresistible dessert that will delight your taste buds. With a fudgy texture and a beautiful marbled appearance, these bars are easy to make and sure to impress at any gathering. Whether you’re celebrating or enjoying a cozy night in, each bite offers a heavenly experience that keeps everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over low heat, then stir in granulated sugar and brown sugar until smooth.
- Remove from heat, let cool slightly, then whisk in eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract.
- Sift in flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt; mix until just combined.
- Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared pan and dollop with peanut butter. Pour remaining batter on top and gently swirl with a knife.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until edges are set but center remains soft. Allow to cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg