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    Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies

    Published: Oct 30, 2014 · Modified: Oct 22, 2022 by Anna 13 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies - fudgy brownies topped with peanut butter. One fudgy, gooey treat for chocolate and peanut butter lovers!

    Peanut Butter Swirl Fudge Brownies Recipe

    I can imagine you are in a hurry right now, because the feature photo of this post is making you crazy for brownies.

    Like omg-must-have-them-now crazy.

    I know this feeling. I had a craving for brownies with peanut butter swirl for a while now and they just had to be made! One early morning, when our neighbors were leaving for work, I was gathering ingredients for these brownies and knew that I can have my treat in less than 40 minutes. Plus waiting-to-cool time. That's the worst part.

    So, how about fudgy brownies with peanut butter swirl to end the work week with? You can thank me later. 🙂

    Peanut Butter Brownies Recipe

    This recipe uses my new favorite brownie base. I used to always make this recipe for cocoa brownies that will come out dense and super fudgy. I did a little bit of research and looked at my old BB Monday series and created a new recipe that makes fudgy, yet light brownies with crackly top. The secret lays in whipping the eggs with sugar until thick (exactly 3 minutes). It will produce the crackly top that reminds us all about the box version of brownies.

    These bars are now my new favorite and I don't think I will be changing it for a long time.

    The peanut butter swirl is nothing more than just warmed up smooth peanut butter swirled into a brownie batter just before baking. It melts over the top and adds even more gooey factor to this dessert.

    The crackly top gives a slight crunch when you take a bite. The lightness of these brownies is deceiving as the are packed with chocolaty goodness! Each bite simply melts in your mouth. The peanut butter swirl makes a perfectly balanced combination of peanut butter and chocolate in each piece.

    I suggest you find 40 minutes of free time and make these brownies today! No need to wait till the weekend!

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    Peanut Butter Swirl Fudge Brownies Recipe

    Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies

    Author: Anna
    Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies - fudgy brownies topped with peanut butter. One fudgy, gooey treat for chocolate and peanut butter lovers!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 35 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 people
    Calories 444 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • ½ cup vegetable oil
    • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
    • 1 cup granulated sugar
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract
    • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 4 Tablespoons smooth peanut butter

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
    • Line an 8" square baking pan with parchment paper, overanging on the sides. Set aside.
    • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together oil and cocoa powder. Set aside.
    • In another mixing bowl, mix sugar and eggs with an electric mixer for 3 minutes.
    • Add vanilla extract to the egg mixture and mix in.
    • Add cocoa mixture and mix it in until smooth.
    • Add flour and salt (I recommend sifting in right over the cocoa mixture) and fold in with a rubber spatula.
    • Spread the batter in the prepared pan.
    • In a microwave, warm up the peanut butter in a heat-proof dish.
    • Drizzle the peanut butter in long, wide streaks over the brownie batter. Make swirls with a knife or offset spatula. Tap the pan against the counter to release all of the air bubbles that form on the surface.
    • Bake the brownies for 22 to 25 minutes or until the top if crackly and dry (the peanut butter will be melty).
    • Cool completely in the pan.
    • Remove the brownies from pan using the overhanging sides of the paper.
    • Place on a cutting board and slice.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 444kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 281mg | Potassium: 226mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 80IU | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 2.2mg
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    1. Lynda says

      March 04, 2021 at 7:45 pm

      5 stars
      Made these today, very good. Have a question, can I let these out on the counter a couple days or do I need to refrigerate?

      Reply
    2. Laura says

      October 31, 2014 at 4:02 pm

      I'm in love with that PB swirl!

      Reply
    3. Amanda says

      October 30, 2014 at 9:00 pm

      I love everything about these brownies!!!

      Reply
    4. katie says

      October 30, 2014 at 7:53 pm

      Oh my... these look so good. I just made peanut butter chocolate cupcakes today... love the combo. But now I think I need to make these brownies, too! 🙂

      Reply
    5. Jennie says

      October 30, 2014 at 5:40 pm

      You called it, Anna. I gotta have these! You said the magic words, peanut butter and chocolate. Nom!

      Reply
    6. Heather says

      October 30, 2014 at 2:00 pm

      5 stars
      Well, these bring back memories of my mom swirling a little peanut butter on top of brownies before she would pop them in the oven! Thanks for the reminder and for using more peanut butter than she did... I love the idea of a crackly top!

      Reply
    7. Catalina says

      October 30, 2014 at 11:47 am

      Peanut Butter & soft, chocolatey brownies, I can never ever get bored of this magic combo!

      Reply
    8. Karen says

      October 30, 2014 at 11:18 am

      These look so perfect Anna! Nothing beats PB and chocolate. NOTHING!

      Reply
    9. janelle says

      October 30, 2014 at 10:59 am

      your shots are amazing, and your brownies look divine!

      Reply
    10. Dorothy says

      October 30, 2014 at 8:40 am

      YES. I'm craving these big time now, so thanks for that! 😉

      Reply
    11. Amy says

      October 30, 2014 at 6:45 am

      Love the ooey gooey peanut butter swirl. Delicious!

      Reply
    12. Sues says

      October 30, 2014 at 6:44 am

      I love pretty much any dessert with peanut butter, but these look especially perfect!!

      Reply
    13. Aimee says

      October 30, 2014 at 6:29 am

      Oh yeah, these look awesome Anna!!! I am now hungry for brownies at 6:30 am 🙂

      Reply

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