Best 11 Peanut Butter Brownies From Scratch Recipes
Indulge in the ultimate chocolatey delight with our collection of peanut butter brownie recipes from scratch. These homemade treats combine the irresistible flavors of rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter, resulting in a decadent dessert that will satisfy your sweet cravings. Whether you prefer classic brownies, gluten-free alternatives, or even vegan options, we have a recipe tailored to your dietary preferences. Our recipes are easy to follow, ensuring that even novice bakers can create these delectable brownies with confidence. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you and your loved ones craving more.
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PEANUT BUTTER BROWNIES
These amazing Peanut Butter Brownies start with a chewy chocolate brownie recipe topped with creamy peanut butter frosting, chocolate glaze and mini Reese's peanut butter cups.
Provided by Lauren Allen
Categories Dessert
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a mixing bowl add granulated and brown sugars and melted butter. Beat until well combined. Add eggs and egg yolk, beating after each addition. Add milk and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl mix together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix just until combined. The batter will be thick.
- Pour batter into a greased 9x13'' baking pan and spread into an even layer. Bake at 350 degrees for 35-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
- Beat together butter, and peanut butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla and beat again until smooth. Add a little splash of milk, beating well until light and fluffy. Add more milk or powdered sugar if needed to make the frosting thicker or thinner.
- Smooth frosting over the top of cooled brownies. Refrigerate while you make the chocolate topping.
- Place chocolate chips and butter in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring in between, until just melted and smooth. Allow to cool for 3-4 minutes.
- Spread evenly over the frosted brownies. Add chopped Reese's peanut butter cups on top. Return to fridge to allow the chocolate to set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 386 kcal, Carbohydrate 48 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 68 mg, Sodium 162 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 34 g, ServingSize 1 serving
TASTY CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER BROWNIES FROM SCRATCH
This delicious chocolate peanut butter brownies recipe uses cocoa powder for a rich chocolate base and is layered with a decadent peanut butter swirl.
Categories Brownies
Time 37m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8" x 8" pan with parchment paper and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
- Mix all the ingredients for the chocolate layer in a large mixing bowl, adding in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt last. Lightly fold in the flour and cocoa powder until just mixed. (Do not over mix or the brownies will turn out cake-like).
- Mix the ingredients for the peanut butter brownie layer, again saving the flour, baking powder and salt for last and stirring until just mixed.
- Spread peanut butter brownie layer on the bottom of the pan and top it with the chocolate brownie layer, spreading the batter for both layers out evenly.
- Bake for 22 minutes. Brownies will still be soft and gooey, but will finish setting while they cool. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 398 calories, Carbohydrate 50 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 96 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 20 grams fat, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 7 grams protein, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 183 milligrams sodium, Sugar 35 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams unsaturated fat
THE BEST PEANUT BUTTER BROWNIES
This recipe is from my sister in-law. They are sooo moist and sinfully good! They are simply the BEST I have ever had. Number of serving depends on how you cut them.
Provided by Chef Eileen
Categories Dessert
Time 27m
Yield 12-15 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oven to 325 degrees.
- Grease shallow 13x9 pan.
- Cream together butter and peanut butter.
- Beat in sugars and egg.
- Add flour, soda, vanilla and salt.
- Mix well and spread in pan.
- may look like you don't have enough -- but just keep speading it!
- Bake about 17 minutes till rises.
- Spread frosting while hot!
- (they may not look done but they will be risen high and that is right,when you spread the frosting they will probably bubble and drop and that is OK).
- Frosting:.
- Place butter and milk in small saucepan and bring it just to a boil. Pour.
- into bowl over powdered sugar. Blend in all other ingredients, mix well and.
- spread on brownies.
- ENJOY!
CHEWY PEANUT BUTTER BROWNIES
These brownies have been a favorite in my family since I was a small child. Because they're so popular, I usually double the recipe. Great with chocolate frosting!
Provided by Jo
Categories Desserts Cookies Brownie Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C ). Grease a 9x9 inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, cream together peanut butter and margarine. Gradually blend in the brown sugar, white sugar, eggs, and vanilla; mix until fluffy. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; stir into the peanut butter mixture until well blended.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes in preheated oven, or until the top springs back when touched. Cool, and cut into 16 squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.1 calories, Carbohydrate 22.8 g, Cholesterol 23.3 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 158.5 mg, Sugar 15.9 g
PEANUT SWIRL BROWNIES
Make a batch of Ina Garten's Peanut Swirl Brownies for Food Network.
Provided by Ina Garten
Categories dessert
Time 42m
Yield 20 large brownies
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter and flour a 12 by 18 by 1 1/2-inch sheet pan.
- Melt together the butter, 1 pound of chocolate chips, and the unsweetened chocolate in a medium bowl over simmering water. Allow to cool slightly. In a large bowl, stir (do not beat) together the eggs, coffee granules, vanilla, and sugar. Stir the warm chocolate mixture into the egg mixture and allow to cool to room temperature.
- In a medium bowl, sift together 1 cup of flour, the baking powder, and salt. Add to the cooled chocolate mixture. Toss the remaining 12 ounces of chocolate chips in a medium bowl with 1/4 cup of flour, then add them to the chocolate batter. Pour into the prepared sheet pan. Spoon the peanut butter over the top of the chocolate mixture and using a knife, swirl it through the chocolate mixture.
- Bake for 20 minutes, then rap the baking sheet against the oven shelf to force the air to escape from between the pan and the brownie dough. Bake for about 10 to 15 minutes more or until a toothpick comes out clean. Do not overbake! Allow to cool thoroughly, refrigerate, and cut into large squares.
PEANUT BUTTER BROWNIES
Provided by Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 1h55m
Yield about 6 brownies
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- For the brownies: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Position a rack in the lower third of the oven.
- Melt the chocolate and then pour it in a large bowl. Stir in the butter and the superfine and Demerara sugars, adding them in stages and beating each time with a wooden spoon until well mixed. Add the eggs, one at a time, again beating the mixture after each addition. Stir in the vanilla. Gently fold the flour into the chocolate mixture, and then fold in a pinch of salt.
- Scrape the batter into heart-shaped silicone molds (see Cook's Note) sprayed with nonstick spray. Bake until the brownies have a nice, shiny top, and a cocktail stick inserted into the center comes out with a few crumbs, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Place on a cooling rack, and let cool completely before removing the brownies from the molds.
- For the peanut butter topping: Mix together the peanut butter, milk and grated white chocolate; top the brownies with spoonfuls of the mixture and garnish with shaved white chocolate. Leave out at room temperature.
MICHELLE'S PEANUT BUTTER MARBLED BROWNIES
These brownies are mouth-wateringly rich and combine two of the most delicious flavors in the world - chocolate and peanut butter!
Provided by MISSMR94
Categories Desserts Cookies Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, peanut butter, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1 egg, and milk until smooth. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix together melted butter, 2 cups white sugar, and vanilla. Mix in the remaining 3 eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt; mix into the batter. Stir in chocolate chips.
- Remove 1 cup of the chocolate batter. Spread the remaining batter into the prepared pan. Spread the peanut butter filling over the top. Drop the reserved chocolate batter by teaspoonful over the filling. Using a knife, gently swirl through the top layers for a marbled effect.
- Bake in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted near the center comes out almost clean. Cool completely, then cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.5 calories, Carbohydrate 20.7 g, Cholesterol 39.5 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 98.8 mg, Sugar 15.5 g
LAYERED PEANUT BUTTER BROWNIES
The combination of chocolate and peanut butter makes these brownies a real crowd-pleaser. They're so good, they won a ribbon at the fair. -Margaret McNeil, Germantown, Tennessee
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, butter and vanilla until smooth. Whisk together the dry ingredients; gradually add to egg mixture. Stir in chocolate chips. Set aside 1 cup for topping. Spread remaining batter into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. , In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, peanut butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in egg and milk on low just until combined. Carefully spread over batter. Drop reserved batter by tablespoonfuls over filling. Cut through batter with a knife to swirl. , Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes (do not overbake). Cool on a wire rack. Chill until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 190 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 120mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
PEANUT BUTTER BROWNIES II
These brownies bake up gooey, and are a BIG hit with my family and friends! Has been a family recipe for years. I undercook them just a little, and cutting with a plastic knife works well.
Provided by Tara
Categories Desserts Cookies Brownie Recipes Nut Brownie Recipes
Time 2h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, beat 2 cups sugar and 3 eggs together until foamy. Stir in the butter and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; stir into the egg mixture. Stir in the chocolate chips. Reserve one cup of the batter, and spread the rest into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, peanut butter, 1/4 cup of sugar 1 egg and milk until smooth and creamy. Carefully spread the peanut butter batter over the layer of chocolate batter. Drop reserved chocolate batter, by tablespoonfuls onto the peanut butter layer. Cut through the batter with a knife to swirl.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, or until brownies are set when shaken gently. Cool completely before cutting into bars. Refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 668 calories, Carbohydrate 63.3 g, Cholesterol 148.6 mg, Fat 43.7 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 12.5 g, SaturatedFat 23.4 g, Sodium 406.1 mg, Sugar 47 g
PEANUT BUTTER BROWNIE
"Peanut Butter Brownie Cups, made in muffin cups, are a year-round treat, and they're especially convenient to take along on picnics," says Joyce Gibson of Rhinelander, Wisconsin.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small bowl, beat the peanut butter, brown sugar and 2 tablespoons flour until blended; set aside., In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth; cool slightly. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar and water; stir in chocolate mixture and vanilla. Combine baking powder and remaining flour; gradually add to chocolate mixture. , Fill paper-lined muffin cups one-fourth full. Top each with about 1 teaspoon of peanut butter mixture. Spoon remaining batter over the top. Bake at 350° for 13-15 minutes or until centers are set (do not overbake). Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 89mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
NATURAL PEANUT BUTTER SWIRL BROWNIES
Fudgy Chocolate Brownies with a natural peanut butter swirl. I used to think making brownies from scratch was hard, until I created this recipe. Easy and quick. Great for week night desserts. My kids were a huge fan of these! Bring them to your neighborhood pot luck and make sure to bring the recipe.
Provided by thecookieadaychalle
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 25m
Yield 12-18 Browniew, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Mix together melted butter, and sugars.
- Add eggs and vanilla, stir.
- Mix in flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Pour brownie batter into a 11x7inch pan.
- Drop teaspoons of peanut butter onto the batter.
- Using a butter knife swirl peanut butter in a figure eight pattern.
- Make sure to incorporate the peanut butter through out the batter, but DO NOT over mix.
- Over "swirling" will mix the batter and you will not get the visual peanut butter effect.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes.
- Cool in pan.
- Cut and enjoy!
Tips:
- Choosing the Right Peanut Butter: Opt for creamy peanut butter for a smooth and velvety brownie texture.
- Measuring Flour Accurately: Use the spoon and level method to ensure the correct amount of flour is incorporated.
- Mixing the Batter Properly: Avoid overmixing the batter, as this can result in dense brownies. Mix just until the ingredients are well combined.
- Baking Time and Temperature: Be precise with the baking time and temperature to achieve the desired texture. Check the brownies with a toothpick or cake tester for doneness.
- Cooling and Cutting: Allow the brownies to cool completely before cutting them into squares. This helps prevent them from crumbling.
Conclusion:
Indulge in the delectable flavor combination of peanut butter and chocolate with these homemade peanut butter brownies. With their rich, fudgy texture and irresistible peanut butter swirl, these brownies are sure to be a hit at any gathering. Whether you're a peanut butter aficionado or simply seeking a delightful dessert, these brownies are a must-try. Enjoy them as an after-meal treat, a party snack, or a sweet ending to a special occasion. Savor the perfect balance of peanut butter and chocolate in every bite, and experience the ultimate brownie satisfaction.
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