Peanut Butter Brownies
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These Peanut Butter Brownies are heaven for peanut butter lovers. Just the right combination of chewy and fudgey like the best brownie should be, but packed with creamy peanut butter instead of chocolate. A delicious twist on an old favorite!
Equipment
- Mixer
- Mixing bowls
- silicone spatula
Ingredients
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter room temperature
- 1 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup chopped salted peanuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°, and prepare a n 8 x 8-inch baking pan by spraying it with cooking spray.
- In a mixer, cream the butter and peanut butter until smooth.
- Add the brown sugar, and mix well.
- Add the eggs, and mix until light and fluffy.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. Add to the peanut butter mixture and mix until just combined.
- With a silicone spatula, stir in the peanuts until mixed throughout, and spread into prepared pan.
- Bake for 25 - 30 minutes or until the top appears set and golden, and a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean.
Nutrition
Serving: 1brownie | Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 103mg | Potassium: 139mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 117IU | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg