The combination of peanut butter and chocolate is old as *fill in the blank*, yet it never amazes me how amazing it is, as redundant as it sounds. Even here, where dulce de leche rules, especially with chocolate, these fudgy peanut butter
brownies were the belle of the ball way after the pan had only some crumbs left.
In between bites and full mouths, I could hear comments like ‘what is this??’ or ‘I had never tasted anything like this’ … someone even added a dollop of dulce de leche on top and suddenly I had a shadow following me around the office asking for an encore (not the recipe mind you, just another batch ‘whenever you feel like baking them again’), – dulce de leche nation as I was saying – btw, add some dulce de leche as a filling to your next simple chocolate cake and you will understand why we’re such die-hard fans of that combination.
somewhat organized, boommm, something comes up and changes it.
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You can use all semi-sweet chocolate and they will turn great too.
Ingredients
For the brownie base:
- 2 oz. 60g unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped
- 2 oz. 60g semi-sweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
- 3/4 cup 170g unsalted butter
- 1 3/4 cups 350g sugar
- 3 eggs ( room tº)
- 1 Tbs. vanilla extract
- 2 Tbs. unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup 140g all-purpose flour
For the peanut butter swirl:
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 2 Tbs. 30g butter, melted
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- 2 or 3 Tbs cream
Instructions
For the brownie base:
- Preheat oven to 350ºF / 180ºC. Line a 9×9-inch square pan with and spray the sides that aren’t lined.
- Melt the two chocolates and butter together in a large glass bowl. I do it in the microwave oven, stirring every 30 seconds, until chocolate is smooth. You can do it over a pot of boiling water, careful the bottom doesn’t touch the water.
- Stir in the sugar. Then add the eggs, vanilla, and cocoa. Stir well until you have a smoother batter.
- Add flour and mix carefully. Spread batter in prepared pan.
For the peanut butter swirl:
- In a medium bowl, stir together peanut butter, melted butter, powdered sugar, vanilla and cream. Drop spoonfuls on top of the brownie base, then swirl with a knife, making sure you leave whole chunks of peanut butter mix intact. Otherwise it all blends together and it’s not the same.
- Bake for about 30 minutes, until a tester 2 inches from the outside of the pan comes out clean. Let cool on a wire rack completely before cutting.
barely adapted from Crazy for Crust
Kate says
February 3, 2015 at 11:21Oh my gosh, I NEED these brownies in my life. They look incredible! Anything peanut butter and chocolate gets me every time 🙂
dentistvschef says
January 13, 2015 at 17:37Damn delicious sweet bites!!!
Dana @ Simply Romanesco says
December 10, 2014 at 18:26We miss you too, Paula! Hope things will slow down. In the meantime, I'll have to try these scrumptious brownies 🙂
Kitchen Riffs says
December 10, 2014 at 17:12Congrats on the twins! Definitely have missed you, but I can see why you haven't been able to post — you must be super busy. Anyway, lovely brownies — thanks.
Odelle says
December 3, 2014 at 09:12Ooh, delightful, everything that you make is EXTRA SPECIAL, I want to make them all & eat them.
I'm also stuck on thinking of dulce de leche…
I do like the way in which you've made the swirls into the Fudgy Peanut-Butter-Brownies…
I can't thank-you enough for great site, recipes & posts, look forward to many more to come!
Well, I'll have to try these out, just for taste…Ha,ha,ha…That means me!
Odelle.
Anne@FromMySweetHeart says
December 3, 2014 at 03:14Wow…Paula…these look incredible! I'd be following you all around the office for more as well! Such a simple, classic combination….but you've got me thinking dulce de leche now! I definitely need to try a batch of these! : )
lemongrovecakediaries says
December 2, 2014 at 08:18I must be the only one who hasn't tried the choc and pb combination – I will have to rectify that immediately 🙂
Laura Dembowski says
November 30, 2014 at 13:43That swirl looks awesome! Yes, it is winter and yucky here. Send some of those peaches and cherries my way please 🙂
Angie Schneider says
November 29, 2014 at 19:00This is a killer combination! These brownies look divine, Paula.
Nancy @ gottagetbaked says
November 27, 2014 at 00:40We all miss you too, Paula! I'm always thrilled to see a new post pop up from you. And you definitely didn't disappoint with this one – these brownies look so dense 'n fudgy and those peanut butter swirls are amazing. I hope you're doing well and taking care of yourself. xoxo
Cocoa and Lavender says
November 26, 2014 at 14:38Missing you, too, Paula – and was so glad to see this recipe pop in this week! The brownies look amazing! And I think you were wise to adapt the PB so that it swirled easier! Keep breathing and just know that all your fans will be here waiting till you have time! Abrazos, David
The Ninja Baker says
November 26, 2014 at 02:18Love the swirl version, Paula…And I don't blame the colleague asking for another batch =)
Looks like you are enjoying spring in many ways in Buenos Aires…And you deserve every single ounce of loveliness and beauty of the season =)
mividaenundulce says
November 26, 2014 at 02:02No sabes cómo me gusta la combinación del chocolate con la mantequilla de maní, ese saladito hace que todo quede más rico. Me guardo tu receta!!!
Liz Berg says
November 26, 2014 at 01:40I saw this pop in my Triberr feed and was so delighted to see you post! Of course your bars are gorgeous and scrumptious…just like everything you share. Take good care of yourself…you've been missed by so many! xo
Joanna Brittain says
November 25, 2014 at 13:57I make a similar pumpkin brownie swirl, but peanut butter is my favorite! I'll have to give these a try.
Renee says
November 25, 2014 at 13:01And I miss you very much too! I smiled so big when I saw your post and couldn't wait to get here and see all of its fabulousness. Hugs to you.
laurasmess says
November 25, 2014 at 05:09Oh Paula!!! Hello lovely! I've missed you hugely, your beautiful recipes and your heartfelt dialogue. This recipe definitely helps though, I'm a huge fan of chocolate and pb, virtual or non-virtual 😉 I am glad that you've made a decision that suits your life at the moment though. However beautiful it is to be part of the blogging network, life's demands come first. Sending you heaps of love. And (as you know) we're sharing the same beautiful transition from Spring to Summer. I hope that you have a gorgeously bright festive season xoxo
P.S YES. My Argentinean friends are dulce de leche die-hards too. They've converted me!
Isabel Reis Laessig says
November 24, 2014 at 23:32You have no idea how much the Sunday Supper Family misses you! We are so happy that you are doing well and look forward to things slowing down and having you join us again.
Happy Thanksgiving my dear friend.
Marissa | Pinch and Swirl says
November 24, 2014 at 20:37I miss you too, Paula. I was so excited to see this recipe pop into my Vintage Kitchen Notes feed!! And these brownies are stunners. Chocolate and peanut butter is a classic combo for a good reason – it's awesome. These look wonderful!
Hope that you're having lots of fun with whatever is keeping you so busy. I'll be happy to see you whenever you have time to pop in with one of your great recipes. xoxo
Choc Chip Uru @ Go Bake Yourself says
November 24, 2014 at 19:09We have missed you as well! Absolutely love your fudgy and delicious brownies, need to try them!
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru