Description
These Peanut Butter Stuffed Brownies combine rich, fudgy chocolate brownies with a creamy peanut butter filling for an irresistible dessert treat. Featuring a moist brownie base layered with a smooth peanut butter filling, these brownies are topped optionally with chocolate chips for an extra chocolaty experience. Perfect for chocolate and peanut butter lovers alike, this recipe is easy to follow and yields decadent results.
Ingredients
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Brownie Batter
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Peanut Butter Filling
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup powdered sugar
Topping (Optional)
- ½ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper to ensure easy removal of the brownies.
- Melt Butter: In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat. Once melted, remove from heat and allow to cool slightly to avoid cooking the eggs later.
- Combine Sugars and Butter: In a large mixing bowl, mix the granulated sugar and brown sugar together. Add the melted butter and stir until the mixture is well combined and smooth.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract for flavor.
- Sift Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt to break up any lumps and evenly distribute the ingredients.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Mix gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix to keep the brownies tender.
- Prepare Peanut Butter Filling: In another bowl, blend the creamy peanut butter with powdered sugar until the mixture is smooth and creamy, creating a sweet peanut butter filling.
- Layer Brownie Batter and Filling: Pour half of the brownie batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. Add spoonfuls of the peanut butter filling on top of this layer. Then carefully pour and spread the remaining brownie batter over the peanut butter layer to cover it completely.
- Add Topping: Sprinkle chocolate chips over the top of the batter if desired, adding an extra layer of chocolate flavor and texture.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes. Test doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center—it should come out with a few moist crumbs but not wet batter.
- Cool: Remove the brownies from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 10 to 15 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely for clean slicing.
- Serve: Once fully cooled, cut into squares and serve. Enjoy these decadent peanut butter stuffed brownies as a delightful treat for any occasion.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is not too hot when mixing with eggs to prevent curdling.
- Do not overmix the batter once dry ingredients are added to keep brownies moist and tender.
- You can substitute creamy peanut butter with natural peanut butter but adjust powdered sugar for sweetness as natural peanut butter is less sweet.
- For easier slicing, refrigerate brownies after cooling completely to firm up the peanut butter layer.
- Storage: Keep brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
