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Indulgent Peanut Butter Brownies


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  • Author: Elena Rossi
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 16 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious peanut butter brownies that combine creamy goodness with fudgy perfection.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Optional: chocolate chips or nuts

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract; stir until smooth.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the peanut butter mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
  5. Optional: fold in chocolate chips or nuts if desired.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, performing the toothpick test to check doneness.
  8. Allow to cool before cutting into squares.

Notes

Serve warm with ice cream for an indulgent treat. These brownies can be stored at room temperature, in the fridge, or frozen for longer storage.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 square
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg