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Perfect Peanut Butter Brownies

Peanut Butter Brownies

Servings 9 brownies

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup dutch processed cocoa powder
  • 2/3 cup flour
  • 1/8 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 2/3 cup butter
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup chunky peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup peanut butter chips optional

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven 350 degrees and grease your brownie pan. You can use either an 8x8 inch square cake pan, or an 11x7 inch brownie pan. Grease your pan with baking spray, and line with parchment paper for easier removal, and set the pan aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, stir together the dutch processed cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt, and set this mixture aside. In a large microwave safe bowl, add your butter, cut into chunks, sugar, and brown sugar. Microwave for 2-3 minutes, stirring every thirty seconds or so, until everything is melted together and fairly hot.
  3. Add in the vanilla and eggs one at a time, then stir in the dry ingredients and whisk until everything is very well combined. Pour your batter into your prepared baking pan and spread evenly. Then, microwave the crunchy peanut butter in a small bowl for about 15-20 seconds, or until it's a little bit thinner and closer to the consistency of the brownie batter.
  4. Dollop the peanut butter all over the top of the brownie batter, and use a knife to swirl it together gently. Then sprinkle the peanut butter chips evenly over the top of the batter.
  5. Bake for 30-35 minutes if you're using an 8x8 inch pan, and 20-25 minutes if you're using an 11x7 inch pan, or until set and the flakey top is shiny and a little puffed. Cool completely before slicing and serving!