Description
Indulgent peanut butter stuffed brownies deliver a rich chocolate embrace with creamy peanut butter centers that melt perfectly. Chocolate and peanut butter lovers will savor this irresistible dessert that promises pure dessert bliss in each decadent bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 8 ounces (226 grams) semi-sweet chocolate (chopped)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Peanut Butter Filling Ingredients:
- ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 350°F (175°C). Create a non-stick surface in a 9×13-inch pan using parchment paper with extended edges.
- Craft the chocolate base by gently melting butter and semi-sweet chocolate in a saucepan until silky smooth. Allow mixture to cool slightly.
- Combine sugars, eggs, and vanilla in a large bowl, whisking until thoroughly integrated. Gradually incorporate the melted chocolate mixture, stirring continuously.
- Sift dry ingredients (flour, cocoa powder, salt) into the wet mixture. Fold delicately with a spatula until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
- Prepare the peanut butter filling by blending peanut butter, powdered sugar, softened butter, and vanilla until creamy and uniform.
- Layer the brownie composition by spreading half the chocolate batter evenly in the prepared pan.
- Distribute the peanut butter filling across the initial chocolate layer, creating a gentle, even coating.
- Complete the layering by pouring remaining chocolate batter over the peanut butter, ensuring full coverage.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until edges are set and center remains slightly soft. A toothpick should emerge with minimal moist crumbs.
- Cool completely on a wire rack. Utilize parchment paper handles to remove from pan and transfer to cutting surface.
- Slice into squares and enjoy the decadent chocolate-peanut butter creation.
Notes
- Ensure chocolate and butter are melted slowly to prevent burning, using a double boiler method for more control over the melting process.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular flour with almond or gluten-free flour blend, maintaining the same measurement.
- Create a vegan alternative by using coconut oil instead of butter, flax eggs in place of regular eggs, and dairy-free chocolate chips.
- Chill the peanut butter filling for 15 minutes before layering to make it easier to spread and prevent mixing with brownie batter.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg