Description
Indulgent peanut butter stuffed brownies promise a delightful dance of rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter. Chocolate lovers will savor each fudgy, irresistible bite of this ultimate dessert that blends sweet and nutty flavors into pure bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients (Chocolate and Peanut Butter):
- 1 1/4 cups (336 grams) creamy conventional peanut butter
- 1 box brownie mix
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
Binding and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Toppings:
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- Sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare a smooth, pourable peanut butter layer by warming it in the microwave for a brief 20-30 seconds.
- Create a rectangular peanut butter sheet by spreading the warmed mixture evenly in a parchment-lined metal pan, then freeze for an hour until completely solidified.
- Remove the frozen peanut butter sheet using the parchment paper and return to the freezer while preparing the brownie batter.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and re-line the same pan with fresh parchment paper, ensuring overhang for easy removal.
- Melt chocolate and butter together in a microwave-safe bowl, using 30-second intervals and stirring between each burst until smooth and fully combined.
- Whisk sugar into the warm chocolate mixture vigorously, then allow to cool slightly.
- Incorporate eggs, egg yolk, and vanilla extract into the chocolate mixture, whisking for approximately one minute until thoroughly blended.
- Gently fold in flour, cocoa powder, and salt using a rubber spatula, mixing just until ingredients are combined.
- Pour half the brownie batter into the prepared pan, creating an even base layer.
- Carefully position the frozen peanut butter sheet on top of the initial batter layer.
- Cover the peanut butter sheet completely with the remaining brownie batter, ensuring full coverage.
- Bake for around 30 minutes, aiming for a slightly gooey center while ensuring overall doneness.
- Allow brownies to cool in the pan for 30 minutes, then remove and let sit for an additional 30 minutes before slicing.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days, noting that chilled brownies offer an extra fudgy texture.
Notes
- Freeze the peanut butter sheet completely to ensure clean layering and prevent mixing with the brownie batter during assembly.
- Use room temperature eggs for smoother batter integration and more consistent brownie texture.
- Avoid overmixing the brownie batter to prevent tough, dense brownies; stop stirring once ingredients are just combined.
- For gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with almond flour or gluten-free flour blend, maintaining the same measurement.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg