Description
These Peanut Butter Brownies are a rich and fudgy treat combining creamy peanut butter and sweet sugar, baked to perfection with a soft, chewy texture. Easy to make with simple ingredients, they’re perfect for peanut butter lovers seeking a quick homemade dessert.
Ingredients
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Brownie Batter
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper to ensure the brownies don’t stick.
- Mix Peanut Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter and granulated sugar. Stir vigorously until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring the sugar is well incorporated.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Crack the eggs in one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition to blend completely. Then stir in the vanilla extract evenly.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually fold in the all-purpose flour and salt until just combined to avoid overmixing. If using chocolate chips, gently fold them into the batter now.
- Transfer Batter to Pan: Spread the prepared batter evenly into the greased or lined 8×8-inch baking pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached, indicating fudgy brownies.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the baked brownies from the oven and allow them to cool completely in the pan before cutting into 12 squares and serving.
Notes
- For a nutty crunch, consider adding chopped peanuts to the batter.
- Using parchment paper makes removal of the brownies easier and reduces cleanup.
- Ensure not to overbake to keep brownies moist and fudgy; check at 20 minutes.
- Chocolate chips are optional but add a delightful chocolate complement to the peanut butter.
- Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
