For more soft and chewy brownie recipes, try our pumpkin brownies, healthy zucchini brownies, and our peppermint bark brownie. We started off with the intention of adding peanut butter to our brownies and ended up creating our favorite brownie recipe. They’re studded with crunchy peanuts, layered with peanut butter frosting and chocolate ganache, and finished with a sprinkle of Maldon sea salt. The three separate layers work together to make a really satisfying treat. It may seem intimidating, but each layer is simple to make and the little bit of extra effort is one hundred percent worth it. They’re a decadent dessert that’s always a hit at dinner parties or special occasions. Just make sure to grab one for yourself because they won’t last long!
For best results, use a metal baking pan. Metal conducts heat more quickly and efficiently than glass or ceramic. If you use a glass or ceramic baking dish, you may need to add additional cooking time or they may come out undercooked. Room-temperature eggs will incorporate better into the batter. Either take them out ahead of time or place them in some warm water as you prepare your other ingredients. Like most baking recipes, avoid over-mixing the batter. To avoid tough brownies, gently fold the ingredients together with a spatula rather than using a mixer.
Butter – butter is a key ingredient in brownies, making them super flavorful and fudgy. Oil – use a neutral oil like canola or avocado oil. Dark chocolate chips – dark chocolate chips give these brownies their rich chocolate flavor. You can also use a dark chocolate bar broken into pieces if you prefer. Granulated sugar – granulated sugar mixes well into the batter to create a chewy brownie. Vanilla extract – vanilla is an interesting ingredient because it actually enhances the flavors of other ingredients. Eggs – eggs act as a binder and help leaven the brownies. If you have time to bring your eggs to room temperature, that’s always ideal for baking. All-purpose flour – we use regular all-purpose flour. Use a gluten-free flour blend, if needed. Cocoa powder – cocoa powder adds a rich, chocolate flavor. You can also use cacao powder, but remember it’s more expensive and tends to be more bitter. Baking powder Sea salt + some flaky salt for topping the brownies. Roasted salted peanuts – for a tasty peanut crunch.
If you have a chocolate and peanut butter lover in your life, celebrate their birthday with a batch of these peanut butter brownies and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Just add a few candles and watch their face light up! Also, try these delicious almond flour brownies!
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