Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies
Deliciously thick and chewy chocolate brownies that are topped with a crunchy peanut butter swirl. The perfect brownies for peanut butter lovers!
Servings: 16 brownies
Calories: 276kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ sticks (140g) unsalted butter
- 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
- ¾ cup (75g) cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs cold
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup (60g) plain/all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (90g) chocolate chips
- ¾ cup (190g) crunchy peanut butter microwaved until runny - about 30 seconds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4. Line an 8x8-inch square baking pan with foil or parchment paper, and set aside.
- Place the butter, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt into a microwave-safe bowl, and heat for 30 seconds. Stir well, then continue heating in 30 second intervals (stirring after each one) until combined and very warm/hot to the touch.
- Add the eggs and vanilla, and mix well until combined. Fold in the flour until fully combined, then gently fold in the chocolate chips. Be sure not to let them ALL melt into the warm batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread out evenly. Spoon dollops of the peanut butter on top, and create swirls through the two mixtures using a knife or toothpick.
- Bake for 30 - 35 minutes, or until the centre is no longer jiggly and a toothpick inserted comes out almost clean with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into squares.
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Notes
Brownies stay fresh, stored in an airtight container, at room temperature or in the fridge for up to 1 week. They also freeze well for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.