Description
These Peanut Butter Streusel Brownies are a decadent treat combining rich, fudgy chocolate brownie base with swirls of creamy peanut butter and a crunchy, buttery streusel topping. Perfectly balanced in sweetness and texture, they make a delightful dessert or snack for peanut butter and chocolate lovers.
Ingredients
Brownie Batter
- 1 cup Butter, melted
- 2 cups Granulated Sugar
- 2 teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 4 Eggs
- 1 1/4 cups Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour
Peanut Butter Swirl
- 1/2 cup Creamy Peanut Butter, melted
Streusel Topping
- 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar
- 1/3 cup Creamy Peanut Butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons Butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C), ensuring it reaches the correct temperature for even baking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until combined and smooth.
- Add Eggs: Incorporate the eggs one at a time into the butter mixture, whisking thoroughly after each addition to ensure a smooth batter.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Add the cocoa powder and 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour to the wet mixture and whisk until just combined, being careful not to overmix to maintain brownie texture.
- Prepare Baking Pan: Line a 9-inch square baking pan with foil, letting the foil overhang the edges for easy removal. Spray the foil with non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
- Spread Batter: Pour the brownie batter evenly into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Add Peanut Butter Swirl: Drizzle the melted peanut butter over the brownie batter and use a knife to gently swirl it through the batter to create a marbled effect.
- Make Streusel Topping: In a small bowl, combine the remaining 1/2 cup flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, melted peanut butter, and melted butter. Stir until the mixture becomes crumbly and well blended.
- Top Brownies: Sprinkle the peanut butter streusel evenly over the swirled brownie batter in the pan.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs attached.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the brownies from the oven and place on a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, use the foil overhang to lift the brownies out and cut into bars to serve.
Notes
- For best swirl definition, make sure the peanut butter is melted but not overly hot when mixing into the batter and streusel.
- Do not overbake to maintain moist, fudgy brownies; start checking at 40 minutes.
- Line the pan with foil for easy removal and cleaner slicing.
- Use creamy peanut butter for smooth swirling effects and easier mixing.
- Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
