Description
Indulge in these rich and fudgy peanut butter cup brownies that blend nostalgia with a creamy twist, perfect for gatherings or cozy evenings.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup peanut butter cups, roughly chopped
- Sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) and greasing a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Melt the butter: In a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Remove from heat and add in both the granulated and brown sugar. Stir until fully combined.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Once the mixture has cooled slightly, beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Incorporate dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually fold this dry mixture into the wet mixture.
- Mix in chocolatey goodness: Carefully fold in the chopped peanut butter cups until evenly distributed throughout the brownie batter.
- Bake the brownies: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for about 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Finish and cool: Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before sprinkling with sea salt.
Notes
You can prepare the batter a day in advance and store it in the fridge. For clean cuts, use a sharp knife dipped in hot water.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg