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    Home » Desserts » Peanut Butter Brownies

    Peanut Butter Brownies

    Published: Oct 25, 2018 · Modified: Nov 7, 2018 by Kate · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Peanut butter brownies are chocolate brownies with a peanut butter cheesecake swirl. Chocolate peanut butter brownie recipe is perfect for anyone who loves chocolate and peanut butter!Stack of peanut butter brownies on a glass plate

    A few months ago, I put together a post on how to make brownies. It has tons of info and tips and tricks for making great basic brownies.

    But sometimes you want a brownie that's anything but basic.

    These peanut butter brownies are chocolate brownies with rich peanut butter cheesecake swirled throughout the brownie.

    The brownies are really easy to make, but they look like they're a lot more work than they are.

    How to make peanut butter brownies

    Melted butter in a silver mixing bowl

    To start, you'll melt the butter and add it to your mixing bowl. Then, you'll mix in the eggs and vanilla until combined.

    Brownie batter in a silver mixing bowl

    Next, you'll stir in the dry ingredients just until combined. Then, you'll add the chocolate chips.

    Cream cheese and peanut butter in a silver mixing bowl

    To make the peanut butter filling, you'll beat the cream cheese until soft and smooth. Then, you'll beat in the the peanut butter and sugar.

    Next, you'll mix in the egg and milk. Then, reserve 1 cup of the brownie batter, and spread the remaining batter in the prepared baking pan.

    Peanut butter brownie batter in a metal baking dish

    Carefully spread the peanut butter filling over the brownie batter, and then drop the reserved brownie batter over the peanut butter filling.

    Swirled peanut butter brownie batter

    Next, swirl the brownie and peanut butter portions together, and then bake!

    How to tell when brownies are done

    Brownies are different than other baked goods when it comes to testing for doneness. When you bake brownies, you'll want some fudgy crumbs still attached to the toothpick.

    If you have wet batter on the toothpick, keep baking! You just don't want a clean toothpick because then the brownies will be overbaked.

    For fudgier brownies...

    If you like your brownies on the fudgier side, let them come to room temperature and then chill them before cutting and serving.

    How to store the brownies

    These brownies are best stored covered in the fridge.

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    Stack of peanut butter brownies on a glass plate

    Peanut Butter Brownies

    Brownies swirled with peanut butter cheesecake. Check out the step-by-step photos and tips above the recipe for more information.
    5 from 2 votes
    Print Rate
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes
    Servings: 20 servings
    Calories: 360kcal
    Author: Kate @ I Heart Eating

    Ingredients

    Brownies

    • 1 cup butter melted
    • 3 large eggs
    • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
    • 2 cups granulated sugar
    • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
    • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
    • ½ teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips*

    Peanut Butter Swirl

    • 2-8 ounce packages cream cheese softened
    • ½ cup creamy peanut butter**
    • ¼ cup granulated sugar
    • 1 large egg
    • 2 tablespoons milk

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking dish. Set aside.
    • In a large bowl, beat butter, eggs, and vanilla together until smooth.
    • Whisk the dry ingredients together in a separate medium bowl.
    • Gradually add flour mixture to egg mixture, and stir until just incorporated.
    • Stir in chocolate chips.
    • Remove 1 cup brownie batter for topping, and set aside.
    • Spread remaining batter into prepared baking pan.
    • In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
    • Add the peanut butter and sugar, and beat together until smooth.
    • Beat in egg and milk on low just until combined.
    • Carefully spread peanut butter mixture over brownie batter.
    • Drop reserved batter by tablespoonfuls over filling.
    • Cut through batter with a knife to swirl. You won't want to overdo the swirling or you'll end up without distinct swirls.
    • Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few fudgy crumbs.
    • Let come to room temperature before serving.
    • Cover and chill leftovers.

    Notes

    *You can substitute milk chocolate chips if you prefer your brownies a little sweeter. 
    **I don't recommend using natural peanut butter in this recipe.
    ***Nutrition values are estimates. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 360kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 256mg | Potassium: 183mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 640IU | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1.5mg
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    Kate got her first cookbook when she was five years old, and she hasn't stopped cooking since then! Her delicious recipes have been featured on Food Network, MSN, Better Homes & Gardens, Buzzfeed, The Huffington Post, and more. When she's not cooking or baking, she can be found on her mini farm with her husband and her five kids.

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    1. Deb

      November 02, 2018 at 11:40 am

      5 stars
      Love the peanut butter and chocolate combination! Delicious!!!

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      • Kate

        November 02, 2018 at 2:12 pm

        Thank you! I love the combo, too! It's hard to go wrong with peanut butter and chocolate. =)

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