Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies
Rich, fudgy peanut butter brownies with a creamy swirl of peanut butter and deep chocolate flavor—perfectly chewy, sweet, and indulgent.
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Servings: 12 squares
Calories: 285kcal
Cost: $8–$10
Equipment
- 1 9x9-inch square baking pan Grease or line with parchment
- 1 Electric mixer For creaming butter and sugar
- 2 Mixing bowls Wet and dry ingredients
- 1 set Measuring cups and spoons Standard set
- 1 Whisk For blending dry ingredients
- 1 Spatula Folding and spreading batter
- 1 Toothpick For testing doneness
- 1 Wire cooling rack For cooling brownies
- 1 Knife For swirling and cutting squares
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¾ cup butter softened
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs room temperature
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup chocolate chips optional mix-in
- ¼ cup powdered peanut butter optional for extra flavor
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x9-inch baking pan.
- Mix flour, cocoa, salt, and baking powder in a bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy, then add eggs and vanilla.
- Fold in dry ingredients and chocolate chips.
- Pour half the batter into the pan and spoon peanut butter on top.
- Add remaining batter and swirl peanut butter with a knife.
- Bake 25–30 mins until a few crumbs stick to a toothpick.
- Cool 15 mins, transfer to rack, and cut into squares.
Nutrition
Serving: 80g | Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 140mg | Potassium: 210mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 210IU | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 2mg