Description
This family-favorite brownie recipe, passed down from my grandma, features a secret ingredient—peanut butter—that takes these fudgy, chewy brownies to the next level. Rich, delicious, and irresistibly perfect every time, this is the kind of recipe everyone will ask for.
Ingredients
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1/2 cup butter
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1 cup sugar
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2 eggs
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1/2 cup cocoa powder
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1/8 tsp salt
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1/4 cup peanut butter (the secret ingredient)
Instructions
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Preheat the Oven and Prep Your Pan:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease it lightly. -
Melt the Butter and Combine Wet Ingredients:
In a saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Let it cool, then stir in the sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each. Add vanilla extract and mix everything together until smooth. -
Mix in the Dry Ingredients:
Sift together cocoa powder, flour, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually stir into the wet ingredients until just combined. -
Add the Secret Ingredient:
Stir in the peanut butter until fully incorporated. -
Bake to Perfection:
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before slicing into squares. -
Enjoy:
Cut into squares and serve, optionally with vanilla ice cream or caramel sauce.
Notes
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Don’t Overmix: Stir until just combined to keep the texture fudgy.
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Use Quality Cocoa Powder: A high-quality cocoa enhances the flavor.
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Let Them Rest: Let the brownies cool for better slicing and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg