Peanut Butter Chocolate Brownies (Print)
Fudgy chocolate brownies with peanut butter swirls, made with melted butter and chocolate chips for the ultimate indulgence.
# Ingredients:
→ Wet Ingredients
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227g unsalted butter
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175g semisweet chocolate chips, divided
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3 large eggs
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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½ cup creamy peanut butter
→ Dry Ingredients
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150g all-purpose flour
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50g unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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200g granulated sugar
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220g firmly packed light brown sugar
# Directions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray an 8x8 inch square baking pan with baking spray and line with parchment paper.
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Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat, whisk in 87g (½ cup) chocolate chips until fully melted. Transfer to a large bowl and let cool briefly.
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In a separate bowl, sift together flour and cocoa powder. Whisk in salt until evenly incorporated.
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Whisk both sugars, eggs, and vanilla into the melted chocolate mixture until smooth and well combined.
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Fold the flour mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined, then gently fold in remaining chocolate chips.
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Pour batter into prepared pan. Drop peanut butter by teaspoonfuls over the top and swirl gently with a knife or skewer to create a marbled effect.
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Bake for 40-45 minutes until center is set. Cover with foil after 25 minutes if peanut butter browns too quickly. Let cool completely before cutting into squares.
# Notes:
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For clean cuts, refrigerate brownies for 1 hour before slicing with a warm knife.