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Peanut Butter Brownies Recipe

Published: Sep 1, 2022 · Modified: Sep 25, 2022 by Lynda · This post may contain affiliate links.

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After one bite of these Peanut Butter Brownies, you will agree that peanut butter and chocolate are a match made in heaven. Rich, decadent, and delicious – these brownies will satisfy your cravings for something sweet.

Stack of three Peanut Butter Brownies.

If you want to jazz up the recipe, you can add miniature Reese’s Cups, Reese’s Pieces, or peanut butter chips to either batter. Or go all out and add Reese’s Pieces to the peanut butter layer and miniature peanut butter cups to the chocolate layer. Be warned: you just might find it hard to have only one brownie.

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  • 🥘Brownie Ingredients
  • 🔪 Instructions
  • ⏲️ Baking Time
  • FAQ
  • 📖 Recipe

🥘Brownie Ingredients

For these delicious brownies, you need the following ingredients:

Chocolate Layers

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract

Peanut Butter Layer

  • ⅓ cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 Tablespoon unsalted butter melted
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ teaspoon real vanilla extract
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt

🔪 Instructions

That’s right – these brownies have two delicious layers. The bottom is made with creamy peanut butter that is combined with both brown and regular sugar, flour, egg, butter, vanilla, and leaveners.

To make them, start by preheating your oven to 350°F and line an 8” x 8” pan with parchment paper and spray with non-stick cooking spray.

For the bottom peanut butter layer, combine peanut butter, melted butter, sugar, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla in a large mixing bowl. In a small bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the peanut butter mixture.

Spread the peanut butter brownie layer on the bottom of the pan.

Peanut butter layer in a baking pan.

To make the chocolate layer, combine flour, cocoa powder, and salt in a medium bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Lightly fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Do not mix or the brownies will turn out cake-like.

Top the peanut butter layer with the brownie batter, spreading the batters for both layers out evenly.

Chocolate batter added on top of peanut butter layer.

⏲️ Baking Time

Bake for 22 minutes. Brownies will still be soft and gooey, but will finish setting while they cool. Once baked, the two layers make for one delicious brownie.

Once the brownies have baked and cooled, you can cut them into individual portions and freeze them. Wrap each slice in plastic wrap and place them in a freezer zip-top bag to help preserve their freshness.

FAQ

Can I use natural peanut butter in this recipe?

If you wish to use natural peanut butter, make sure that it is the kind that has sugar, is smooth, and does not have to be refrigerated. 


If you are a chocoholic, be sure to check out my original recipes for super cute and tasty Mini S’Mores Pies and sweet Nutella Bread that is great for breakfast or snacking.

📖 Recipe

Peanut Butter and Chocolate Brownies

Peanut butter and chocolate are a match made in heaven. After one bite of these Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies, you will agree.
4.67 from 3 votes
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Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 22 minutes
Total Time: 37 minutes
Servings: 9 servings
Calories: 398kcal
Author: Lynda

Ingredients

Chocolate Layers

  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt

Peanut Butter Layer

  • ⅓ cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 Tablespoon unsalted butter melted
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ teaspoon real vanilla extract
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • 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!

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 398kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 183mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 35g
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Peanut butter lovers will agree – these peanut butter brownies are great for serving for dessert or taking to a party or get-together.

Stack of three peanut butter brownies.

Be sure to come back and tell us how your brownies turned out!

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