Description
Christmas Peanut Butter Stuffed Brownies are a festive dessert that perfectly marries rich, fudgy chocolate with a creamy peanut butter center. Ideal for holiday gatherings, these brownies boast an inviting aroma and delightful flavor that will impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, flour, and sugar until well combined.
- Melt the butter over low heat and let it cool slightly before mixing it into the dry ingredients.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract; stir until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix peanut butter until creamy. Optionally add powdered sugar for extra sweetness.
- Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared pan, dollop peanut butter on top, then cover with the remaining batter and swirl gently.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until set but soft in the middle. Allow to cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (62g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg