Peanut Butter Stuffed Brownies are a delightful treat for those who love the combination of rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter. Here’s a simple recipe for making peanut butter stuffed brownies:
Ingredients:
For the Brownie Batter:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
For the Peanut Butter Filling:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
Instructions:
1. Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. Make Brownie Batter:
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Remove from heat and stir in sugar, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Add vanilla extract and eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Fold in the flour until just combined. Do not overmix.
3. Make Peanut Butter Filling:
- In a separate bowl, mix together peanut butter, powdered sugar, and softened butter until smooth.
4. Assemble:
- Spread half of the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan, smoothing it evenly.
- Drop spoonfuls of the peanut butter filling over the brownie batter.
- Spoon the remaining brownie batter over the peanut butter filling, spreading it carefully to cover the peanut butter layer.
5. Swirl:
- Use a knife or a spatula to gently swirl the peanut butter filling into the brownie batter, creating a marbled effect.
6. Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Be careful not to overbake.
7. Cool and Slice:
- Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares.
8. Serve:
- Once cooled, serve and enjoy your peanut butter stuffed brownies!
These brownies offer a perfect balance of chocolate and peanut butter, creating a delicious and indulgent treat. They are great for sharing with friends and family or satisfying your sweet cravings. Enjoy!