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Reese’s Peanut Butter Brownies

Reese’s Peanut Butter Brownies
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Reese’s Peanut Butter Brownies combine rich, fudgy chocolate brownies with creamy peanut butter swirls, creating a decadent dessert with a perfect balance of texture and flavor. Made from simple pantry staples, this treat offers a luscious, moist interior and an irresistible peanut butter contrast, ideal for sharing or indulging any time.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • 3/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Butter
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 2 Large Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Additional Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Creamy Peanut Butter
  • 1/2 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Baking Pan: Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking and allow easy removal of the brownies once baked.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, sift together the cocoa powder, flour, and salt to ensure even distribution and a smooth batter.
  3. Melt Butter and Combine with Sugar: In a saucepan or microwave, melt the butter gently. Whisk in sugar immediately while the butter is warm to help it dissolve and create a shiny, rich batter base.
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and slightly thickened, ensuring a glossy batter.
  5. Fold in Dry Ingredients and Chocolate Chips: Slowly add the sifted dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently to maintain air and prevent overmixing. Stir in chocolate chips if using for bursts of melty chocolate.
  6. Swirl in the Peanut Butter: Dollop the creamy peanut butter over the brownie batter in the pan and use a knife or skewer to create swirling patterns, mixing peanut butter throughout without fully blending.
  7. Bake to Perfection: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for approximately 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs—avoiding overbaking to keep fudginess.

Notes

  • Use quality ingredients like real cocoa powder and fresh peanut butter for best flavor.
  • Gently fold dry ingredients to avoid tough brownies and maintain tenderness.
  • Experiment with the amount and pattern of peanut butter swirls for varied visual and taste effects.
  • Check doneness early using a toothpick test rather than relying solely on baking time.
  • Allow brownies to cool completely in the pan before slicing to preserve their structure and avoid crumbling.

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