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Ultra Fudgy Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies with Perfect Glossy Crust

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Make rich, fudgy brownies with creamy peanut butter ribbons. This recipe uses simple pantry ingredients to create decadent, bakery-style chocolate peanut butter swirl bars.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup (40g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup (65g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup (120g) creamy peanut butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  2. Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat and whisk in the granulated sugar until combined.
  3. Whisk in the eggs one at a time until the mixture is smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing only until just combined. Do not overmix to keep the brownies fudgy.
  6. Pour half of the thick chocolate batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  7. Drop spoonfuls of the creamy peanut butter over the batter.
  8. Pour the remaining chocolate batter over the peanut butter layer.
  9. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the peanut butter into the chocolate batter to create ribbons. Do not over-swirl.
  10. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. The edges should look set, and a toothpick inserted near the center should come out with moist crumbs attached, not wet batter.
  11. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before lifting them out using the parchment overhang. Cut into squares.

Notes

  • For an ultra-fudgy texture, slightly underbake the brownies. They will firm up as they cool.
  • If you want a more pronounced swirl, use slightly softened peanut butter.
  • This recipe creates a naturally glossy, crackled top when you mix the sugar and melted butter correctly.

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