Description
Peanut Butter Brownie Bars are the ultimate treat for chocolate and nut butter lovers alike. These fudgy, rich bars combine creamy peanut butter with decadent chocolate, creating a flavor explosion with every bite. Perfect for parties or cozy nights in, these bars are easy to make and sure to impress family and friends. With minimal ingredients and simple steps, you’ll have a delightful dessert that’s irresistible and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8 inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- Melt the unsalted butter in a saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat and whisk in granulated sugar and brown sugar.
- Allow the mixture to cool slightly before adding eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract. Stir until combined.
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually fold this into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently swirl in the peanut butter and fold in chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared dish, spreading evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean but moist.
- Let cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg