Peanut Butter Chocolate Swirl Brownies (Print Version)

Fudgy chocolate brownies swirled with creamy peanut butter for irresistible taste and texture.

# What You'll Need:

→ Brownie Base

01 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
06 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon baking powder

→ Swirl

09 - 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a square baking pan.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together melted unsalted butter, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
03 - Stir in cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder until just combined; do not overmix.
04 - Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan. Drop spoonfuls of creamy peanut butter over the batter, then spread the remaining batter on top. Use a knife to gently swirl the peanut butter through the batter to create a marbled effect.
05 - Bake for 25–30 minutes or until the brownies are set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
06 - Allow brownies to cool in the pan before slicing and serving.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Fudgy brownies that never come out dry
  • Simple pantry ingredients
  • Ready in just forty minutes
  • Swirled top looks bakery worthy
02 -
  • Rich in protein from peanut butter
  • Stays moist for days
  • Freezes beautifully for make ahead baking
03 -
  • Lightly warm the peanut butter in the microwave so it swirls more easily through the thick brownie batter
  • Use parchment paper to line your pan for effortless lifting and neat slices every time
  • A sprinkle of flaky salt on top before baking can take these brownies to the next level for anyone who loves sweet and salty together
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