Chewy Peanut Butter Brownies
Chewy Peanut Butter Brownies are soft, fudgy, and bursting with nutty richness. They blend the classic indulgence of brownies with the creamy flavour of peanut butter, making them an irresistible treat. Whether served plain, topped with frosting, or swirled with extra peanut butter, these brownies are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease or line an 8-inch square baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Beat in eggs, vanilla, and peanut butter.
- Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- Stir in chocolate chips if desired.
- Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs.
- Cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Do not overbake to maintain chewy texture.
- Use smooth peanut butter for a creamy finish or chunky for added crunch.
- These brownies taste even better the next day.