Description
These Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies combine fudgy chocolate with creamy peanut butter in every bite. A rich, gooey dessert made with pantry staples, perfect for parties, bake sales, or your next sweet craving. This easy brownie recipe features classic ingredients and a luscious peanut butter swirl.
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup cocoa powder
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line an 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper.
2. Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl or saucepan, then stir in the granulated sugar and brown sugar.
3. Whisk in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, until smooth and glossy.
4. Sift in cocoa powder, flour, and salt. Fold gently with a spatula until just combined.
5. Pour the batter into the pan and smooth it out. Drop spoonfuls of peanut butter on top.
6. Use a knife to swirl the peanut butter into the batter, creating visible ribbons.
7. Bake for 28 to 32 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
8. Cool completely before slicing into squares.
Notes
Use creamy peanut butter for best swirl texture.
Don’t overmix the batter after adding flour for fudgier results.
Let brownies cool before slicing for cleaner cuts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg