Fudgy Peanut Butter Brownies

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If you’re a chocolate and peanut butter lover, these peanut butter brownies are going to be your new obsession. Imagine fudgy, gooey brownies swirled with creamy peanut butter it’s the perfect balance of rich and nutty. The best part? They’re super easy to make at home with simple pantry ingredients. Perfect for dessert, bake sales, or when you just need a little chocolate therapy.

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Recipe Details

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Serving Size: 9 brownies

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Fudgy & Rich – Soft, chewy brownies with gooey peanut butter swirls.
  • Simple Ingredients – Everything you probably already have in your kitchen.
  • Crowd Favorite – A classic flavor combo everyone loves.
  • Freezer-Friendly – Save extras for a sweet treat anytime.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup cocoa powder
  • ¼ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together melted butter and sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla, and mix well.
  3. Sift in flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Stir until just combined (don’t overmix).
  4. Pour batter into the prepared pan. Drop spoonfuls of peanut butter on top and swirl with a knife to create a marbled effect.
  5. Bake for 28–32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  6. Let brownies cool before slicing into squares.

Fudgy Peanut Butter Brownies

Recipe by Balanced Healthy Meals
Servings

9

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

30

minutes
Calories

305

kcal

Ingredients

  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

  • 1 cup granulated sugar

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour

  • ⅓ cup cocoa powder

  • ¼ tsp baking powder

  • ¼ tsp salt

  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  • In a bowl, whisk together melted butter and sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla, and mix well.
  • Sift in flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Stir until just combined (don’t overmix).
  • Pour batter into the prepared pan. Drop spoonfuls of peanut butter on top and swirl with a knife to create a marbled effect.
  • Bake for 28–32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  • Let brownies cool before slicing into squares.