Description
Peanut Butter Brownie Bars are a delightful treat that combines rich chocolate with creamy peanut butter, creating a fudgy dessert everyone will love. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up these irresistible bars that are perfect for gatherings or a sweet indulgence at home. Each bite offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making them a must-try for any dessert lover!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C) and grease a 9Γ9-inch baking pan.
- In one bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, and melted butter until smooth. Add eggs one by one, mixing well.
- Stir in peanut butter and vanilla extract until creamy.
- Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined. Optionally mix in chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Let cool before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25β30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (60g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: - For added texture, consider adding nuts or swapping in almond butter. - A sprinkle of sea salt on top before baking enhances flavor.