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Fudgy Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies

These Fudgy Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies are a chocolate lover's dream! Rich, fudgy, and swirled with creamy peanut butter, they're irresistible!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 4 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate, coarsely chopped
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons Dutch-process cocoa powder or regular unsweetened cocoa
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla for peanut butter swirl

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk or electric mixer
  • 9x9 inch baking pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Rubber spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Line your 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  3. In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the baking chocolate and unsalted butter. Stir until melted and smooth.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together sugar and salt. Add the melted chocolate mixture, then add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
  5. Sift cocoa powder and flour into the wet ingredients. Fold gently until just combined.
  6. In a separate bowl, mix peanut butter, melted butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  7. Pour half of the brownie batter into the pan, dollop peanut butter mixture on top, and swirl. Pour remaining brownie batter and swirl with remaining peanut butter.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
  9. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then lift out and cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
  • For longer storage, freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
  • Use a sharp knife for clean cuts between slices.