Description
Peanut Butter Brownie Bars are the ultimate indulgence, blending rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter into a fudgy delight. Each bite offers a perfect balance of sweetness and nostalgia, making them an irresistible treat for birthdays, cozy nights in, or any occasion worth celebrating. These bars are easy to make, visually stunning, and promise to satisfy your sweet cravings while evoking fond memories. Get ready to impress with this deliciously simple recipe!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl until bubbly. Stir in granulated and brown sugars until glossy.
- Mix in eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gently fold in peanut butter until fully combined with visible swirls.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean.
- Allow cooling 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: 12g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg