Peanut Butter Cup Brownies

Peanut Butter Cup Brownies are an easy dessert that’s perfect for when you need something warm, chocolatey and totally delicious!

I first made these brownies when I was nine months pregnant with my third son and on a mission to find the most indulgent dessert possible for one last pregnancy splurge. (If you’re nine months pregnant, you should absolutely be allowed to eat whatever you want!)

These brownies did not disappoint.

If you’re as obsessed with the chocolate-and-peanut-butter combination as I am, you’re going to love every bite. The gooey brownies, melty chocolate chips, and creamy peanut butter chips come together to create one seriously irresistible dessert.

Why You’ll Love These Peanut Butter Cup Brownies

• Rich, fudgy brownies with the perfect chocolate flavor
• Peanut butter chips and chocolate chips in every bite
• Easy to make with simple ingredients
• Perfect for parties, holidays, or satisfying a chocolate craving

Tips for the Best Brownies

• Don’t overbake them. Slightly underbaked brownies stay extra fudgy as they cool.
• Let them cool before slicing for cleaner squares.
• Serve them warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream if you really want to take them over the top.

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 tablespoon water
• 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup peanut butter chips plus about 1/3 cup more for garnishing
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips plus about 1/3 cup more for garnishing
• 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter

How to Make Peanut Butter Cup Brownies

1. Mix + Heat: In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine sugar, butter, and water. Microwave on high for 1 minute or until butter is melted.
2. Mix + Cool: Stir in 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips until melted. Stir in egg and vanilla extract.Add flour and baking soda, stirring until blended. Allow to cool to room temperature.
3. Bake: Stir 1/2 cup each peanut butter chips and semi-sweet chocolate chips. Spoon batter by heaping tablespoonfuls into greased muffin cups. Bake for 13-15 minutes or until top is set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out slightly wet. Place pan on wire rack. Centers of brownies will fall upon cooling. If not, tap centers with the back of a teaspoon to make a hole.
4. Add PB: Place peanut butter in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 45 seconds, then stir. While brownies are still hot, spoon about a tablespoon of peanut butter into the center of each brownie. Top with semi-sweet chocolate chips and peanut butter chips. Cool completely in pan.

More Easy Dessert Recipes

Easy desserts are kind of our thing around here! If you’re looking for more simple recipes everyone will love, be sure to try:

• Nutella-Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Red Velvet Cake
• Easy Strawberry Shortcake Recipe

Peanut Butter Cup Brownies Recipe

Here is the full recipe:

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Peanut Butter Cup Brownies

Servings: 12 brownies

Peanut butter cup brownies are an easy dessert that’s perfect for when you need something warm, chocolatey and totally delicious!

Prep Time:10 minutes mins

Cook Time:15 minutes mins

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 tablespoon water
• 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup peanut butter chips plus about 1/3 cup more for garnishing
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips plus about 1/3 cup more for garnishing
• 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350°. Spray or grease 12 muffin cups.
  
• In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine sugar, butter, and water. Microwave on high for 1 minute or until butter is melted.
• Stir in 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips until melted.
• Stir in egg and vanilla extract.
• Add flour and baking soda, stirring until blended. Allow to cool to room temperature.
• Stir 1/2 cup each peanut butter chips and semi-sweet chocolate chips. Spoon batter by heaping tablespoonfuls into muffin cups.
• Bake for 13-15 minutes or until top is set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out slightly wet. Place pan on wire rack. Centers of brownies will fall upon cooling. If not, tap centers with the back of a teaspoon to make a hole.
• Place peanut butter in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 45 seconds, then stir.
• While brownies are still hot, spoon about a tablespoon of peanut butter into the center of each brownie. Top with semi-sweet chocolate chips and peanut butter chips. Cool completely in pan.

Notes

You can make mini-muffin bites following the method above, just cook around 8 minutes or until center comes out clean with a toothpick.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 brownie · Calories: 331 kcal · Carbohydrates: 34 g · Protein: 6 g · Fat: 20 g · Saturated Fat: 8 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 7 g · Trans Fat: 0.2 g · Cholesterol: 25 mg · Sodium: 100 mg · Potassium: 215 mg · Fiber: 3 g · Sugar: 21 g · Vitamin A: 147 IU · Calcium: 24 mg · Iron: 2 mg

Other Notes

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: baked goods, brownies, chocolate, peanut butter

Enjoy!

Meet Our Guest Author

Hi, I’m Christy from The Girl Who Ate Everything! I love creating recipes that bring family and friends together around the table. And if you leave me alone with a warm cinnamon roll or a freshly baked chocolate chip cookie… well, let’s just say it probably won’t last long!