Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies
Indulgent, fudgy, chocolate brownies swirled with natural peanut butter and a sprinkle of sea salt.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup salted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons light or dark brown sugar
- 3 ounces Dark chocolate chopped
- 2 large eggs
- 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup AP Flour
- 1/2 Cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder sifted
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
- flaky sea salt for topping
- 1 cup milk or semi sweet choc chips optional
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9 inch square baking pan with parchment.
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Use a large microwave safe bowl. Slice butter into tablespoons and place inside. Break up chocolate into small chunks and put in bowl.
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Microwave for 30 seconds. Stir. Then repeat. When stirring, start in the center and gently stir in an outward motion, until smooth.
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Add sugars and whisk for a couple of minutes.
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Then add eggs and vanilla and whisk until smooth, another couple of minutes.
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Add the flour and cocoa powder and salt and mix to a smooth batter. If using chocolate chips, fold them in. Pour into 9 inch baking dish.
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In a small bowl, add peanut butter and microwave for 30 seconds. Stir to smooth. Then drop spoonfuls on top of brownie batter. Use a knife or skewer To swirl. Sprinkle a touch of flaky sea salt.
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Bake 23 - 27 minutes, until set around edges and a bit wobbly in center. Cool 45-60 minutes.
Recipe Notes
Swap PB for tahini or almond butter, if desired.
*use natural peanut butter. If using unsweetened, add a tablespoon of confectioners sugar.