Description
These Peanut Butter Stuffed Brownies are ultra-fudgy and rich, featuring a hidden layer of salted peanut butter at the center for the ultimate sweet and salty dessert experience.
Ingredients
1 cup (250 g) smooth peanut butter (not natural)
1 tsp sea salt flakes, divided
200 g unsalted butter
1¼ cups dark chocolate chips
1 cup loosely packed brown sugar
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup plain flour
¼ cup cocoa powder
⅛ tsp kosher or cooking salt
Instructions
- Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper. Warm the peanut butter slightly, pour it into the lined pan, sprinkle with half the sea salt, and freeze until solid (2–3 hours).
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a fresh 8-inch pan with parchment.
- Melt the butter and chocolate chips together in the microwave, stirring until smooth.
- Whisk in brown sugar, then add eggs and vanilla, mixing until fully combined.
- Fold in flour, cocoa powder, and salt until the batter is smooth and uniform.
- Pour half the batter into the prepared pan. Place the frozen peanut butter slab on top, then cover with remaining batter.
- Warm reserved 2 tablespoons of peanut butter, dollop over the top, and swirl lightly with a knife.
- Bake for 32 minutes, or until edges are firm and the center slightly wobbly.
- Cool at room temperature for 1 hour, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours before slicing.
Notes
- Use smooth peanut butter for the best clean center layer.
- Chilling is essential for clean slicing and a firm peanut butter center.
- Can be frozen and thawed at room temperature before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (+2–3 hours freeze time)
- Cook Time: 32 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
