Get ready to experience the ultimate chocolate and peanut butter indulgence that will make your taste buds dance with pure delight! These Peanut Butter Cup Brownies are not just another dessert - they're a decadent symphony of rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter that will transform your ordinary baking routine into an extraordinary culinary adventure. Imagine sinking your teeth into a fudgy, moist brownie studded with chunks of irresistible peanut butter cups - this recipe is about to become your new obsession!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup peanut butter cups, chopped
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal of the brownies.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder and 1 cup of sugar. Mix well to ensure the cocoa powder is evenly distributed throughout the sugar.
- Add 1/2 cup of melted butter to the dry ingredients. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Crack 2 large eggs into the bowl and add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until the eggs are fully incorporated and the batter is glossy.
- Fold in the chopped peanut butter cups (1 cup) gently, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Sift in 1/2 cup of flour and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Carefully fold the flour into the mixture until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs (not wet batter).
- Once baked, remove the brownies from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, cut the brownies into 12 equal squares and serve. Enjoy your delicious Peanut Butter Cup Brownies!
Tips
- • Use room temperature eggs for better batter consistency • Don't overmix the batter - this can lead to tough brownies • Chop peanut butter cups into similar-sized pieces for even distribution • Use high-quality cocoa powder for deeper chocolate flavor • Line your baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal and clean cutting • Let brownies cool completely before cutting to ensure clean, neat squares • Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days • For extra indulgence, serve slightly warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream • Use an offset spatula to spread batter evenly in the pan • Check brownies a few minutes early to prevent overcooking - moist crumbs are key!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 320kcal
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 6g
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Cholesterol: 65mg
