Peanut Butter Brownies

When it comes to chocolate, there are a lot of delicious flavor combinations. However, one combination stands out amongst the rest—peanut butter and chocolate. Peanut butter's creamy texture and nutty flavor pairs perfectly with the sweet, rich flavors of chocolate. Put it to the test and  make these Peanut Butter Brownies! They’re the perfect way to combine your favorite flavors into a decadent dessert that everyone will enjoy.

Peanut Butter Brownie Recipe

It’s a recipe so good we had it printed on our bags of conventional and organic Unbleached White All Purpose Flour! These Peanut Butter Brownies will quickly become one of your favorite desserts. Filled with flavors of chocolate, peanut butter and vanilla, they're irresistible. Follow the steps below to learn how to make peanut butter brownies.

Ingredients

Brownie Base

• 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
• 8 Tbsp Butter, cut into quarters
• 3 Tbsp Cocoa Powder sifted
• 3 Eggs
• 1 1/4 cups Sugar
• 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1 cup Unbleached White All-Purpose Flour

Peanut Butter Swirl

• 3 Tbsp Butter, melted
• 1/2 cup Peanut Butter
• 1/3 cup Powdered Sugar, sifted
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract

Instructions

1. Set oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 350º F. Line an 8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving the edges hanging over the side of the pan. Spray with cooking spray.
2. In a bowl, microwave chocolate and butter for 30 seconds. Stir and microwave for another 30 seconds. Stir and repeat until melted. Whisk in cocoa powder until smooth and set aside to cool.
3. For peanut butter swirl, combine melted butter, peanut butter, powdered sugar, salt and vanilla in a bowl and stir until smooth. Set aside.
4. In a large bowl, whisk the sugar, salt, vanilla and eggs until combined. Whisk melted chocolate mixture into egg mixture. Stir in the flour until just combined. Do not over-mix. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan. Drop dollops of the peanut butter mixture on top of brownie batter. Use a butter knife to swirl in the peanut butter.
5. Bake until a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean, 35-45 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Remove from the pan with the parchment paper liner. Cut into 2-inch squares when ready to serve.

Featured Ingredient: Unbleached White All-Purpose Flour

Used to create these addictively good brownies, our Unbleached White All Purpose Flour has a 10-12% protein content that ensures good gluten development and great texture. Ideal for use in baked goods like these brownies, this flour is unbleached, unbromated, enriched and milled from the highest quality North American wheat.

Additional Peanut Butter Desserts

Are you a fan of peanut butter? If so, you're in luck. Here at Bob's Red Mill, we love making tasty desserts with creamy peanut butter. To help inspire your next dessert table, we've gathered up a few of our favorite peanut-butter based recipes.

Peanut Butter Banana Booster Smoothie

The perfect breakfast recipe to energize you for a busy day ahead, this Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie combines our Almond Protein Powder with milk, peanut butter and bananas for a protein-packed meal. Ideal for busy mornings, prepare these smoothie ingredients the night before, blend them in the morning, and take this smoothie with you for an on-the-go breakfast.

Peanut Butter Blossoms (Gluten Free)

A gluten free version of our favorite holiday cookie, These Peanut Butter Blossoms are soft, tender, and feature a creamy peanut butter cup right in the middle. Make this dessert to bring to your next gathering. They're sure to be the talk of the party.

Peanut Butter Protein Cookies

Searching for a way to stay fueled throughout the day? These Peanut Butter Protein Cookies are sure to do the trick. A great lunchtime treat or post-workout fuel, these cookies are simple to make and full of wholesome ingredients like peanut butter, Almond Protein Powder and Gluten Free Quick Cooking Rolled Oats. Make a batch ahead of time and freeze them to enjoy throughout the week.

We hope that after making this Peanut Butter Brownie recipe once, you'll make it again and again. Delicious and easy to make, it's an excellent recipe to have on hand when you're tasked with making dessert. Make these brownies for family and friends for a no-fail way to brighten their day. From the Bob's Red Mill Family to yours, happy baking!

Do you love baking with peanut butter? Share the peanut butter-based recipes you make most with us in the comments below.