Peanut Butter Brownies

Never Think About What to Make for Dinner for the Next Two Months with My Lazy Cooking Bundle

You won't want to return to boxed mixes after seeing how easy this homemade version is. Our peanut butter brownies are baked with chocolate chips, sugar, mini peanut butter cups, and vanilla. Then peanut butter is swirled into the batter right in the pan before baking. 

Jump to Recipe

5 from 1 vote

I think it’s safe to say that peanut butter and chocolate make one of the best food combinations in the world. And, of course, what better way to enjoy this classic mix than fudgy, gooey, homemade peanut butter brownies? They will satisfy any craving!

For more recipes with this flavor profile, try this chocolate peanut butter pie, this chocolate peanut butter lasagna or this no-bake peanut butter pie.

MORE CHOCOLATE DESSERT RECIPES:
Chocolate Pudding Cake. | Poke Cake | Chocolate Lasagna

Ingredients for Peanut Butter Brownies You Will Need:

• 3 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp milk
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1.5 cups chocolate chips
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp flour
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup chopped mini peanut butter cups
• 1/2 cup peanut butter

How to Make Peanut Butter Brownies

STEP ONE: Over medium heat, stir together butter, milk, and sugar until it just starts to boil. Remove from heat and stir in chocolate chips until melted and smooth.

STEP TWO: Let the chocolate cool for about 5 minutes and then whisk in eggs and vanilla. Stir in 1/2 cup flour, salt, and baking soda until just combined.

STEP THREE: In a small bowl toss peanut butter cup pieces and 2 T flour. The flour helps them spread evenly in the batter, instead of all sinking to the bottom. Next, fold peanut butter cups into the batter. Then, pour brownie batter into an 8×8 baking dish lined with parchment paper.

STEP FOUR: Using a small cookie scoop place dollops of peanut butter on top of the batter. Use a knife to swirl the peanut butter through the top of the batter. (This is a similar method to how these chocolate chip cheesecake bars are made!)

STEP FIVE: Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

Let cool slightly before slicing.

Storing this Recipe

You can store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to four days. You can also wrap them tightly and place in the freezer for up to three months. If freezing, I would suggest slicing into squares first so that it’s easy to take them out individually. You can leave them thaw on the counter or warm them in the microwave.

I could seriously eat this entire batch of peanut butter brownies by myself, right out of the dish after baking. One spoonful after the other. All to myself. But you should probably share with your whole family! 😉 This classic combination of salty and sweet is perfect when served with a glass of ice cold milk.

More Desserts You’ll Love

PB: Cookie Cups | Texas Sheet Cake
CHOCOLATE: Red Wine Chocolate Cake
EASY: Lemon Lush | Carmelitas
COOKIES: PB Oatmeal Cookies | PB No Bake Cookies

Peanut Butter Brownies

You won't want to return to boxed mixes after seeing how easy this homemade version is. Our peanut butter brownies are baked with chocolate chips, sugar, mini peanut butter cups, and vanilla. Then peanut butter is swirled into the batter right in the pan before baking. 

5 from 1 vote

Print Pin Rate

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Servings: 9

Calories: 450kcal

Ingredients

• 3 T butter
• 2 T milk
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1.5 cups chocolate chips
• 2 eggs
• 1 t vanilla
• 1/2 cup plus 2T flour
• 1/4 t baking soda
• 1/4 t salt
• 1/2 cup chopped mini peanut butter cups
• 1/2 cup peanut butter

Instructions

• Line an 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• Over medium heat, stir together butter, milk, and sugar until it just starts to boil. Remove from heat.
• Stir in chocolate chips until melted and smooth.
• Let the chocolate cool for about 5 minutes and then whisk in eggs and vanilla.
• Stir in 1/2 cup flour, salt, and baking soda until just combined.
• In a small bowl toss peanut butter cup pieces and 2 T flour.
• Fold peanut butter cups into the batter
• Pour brownie batter into prepared baking dish.
• Using a small cookie scoop place dollops of peanut butter on top of the batter. Use a knife to swirl the peanut butter through the top of the batter.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
• Let cool slightly before slicing. Enjoy!!

Video

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcal

Tried this recipe?Follow me on Pinterest @spaceshipslb