Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies

Get ready to be delighted by these irresistibly delectable chocolate peanut butter brownies! The recipe combines a nutty peanut butter layer and a moist, decadent chocolate layer, making it super easy to prepare. A sure hit among guests of all ages — and a perfect midnight snack!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 22

Total Time 37

Servings brownies

Calories 251kcal

Equipment

Non-stick cooking spray

Ingredients

For the Chocolate Layer:

½ cup melted unsalted butter
1 cup granulated sugar
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
⅛ teaspoon salt
2 large eggs about 2 oz. per egg

For the Peanut Butter Layer:

⅓ cup creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
⅓ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup packed brown sugar
½ teaspoon real vanilla extract
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon of baking powder
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 large egg about 2 oz. per egg

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
Melt the butter in a large mixing bowl. Stir in the sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract.
Gradually add the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Be careful to lightly fold in the flour and cocoa powder until just mixed to avoid a cake-like texture.
In a separate mixing bowl, melt the peanut butter. Add the granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract.
Add the flour, baking powder, and salt, stirring until just mixed.
Pour the peanut butter mixture over the pan and top it with the chocolate brownie layer, spreading the batter for both layers out evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 22 minutes. The brownies will be soft and gooey but will finish setting as they cool.

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