Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of OMG Peanut Butter Cup Brownies, where rich chocolate meets creamy peanut butter cups for a dessert that’s simply irresistible. These brownies feature a fudgy chocolate base layered with delectable peanut butter cups, making them perfect for any occasion—from family gatherings to cozy nights at home. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, this recipe will quickly become a favorite among friends and family. Serve them warm with a scoop of ice cream or topped with whipped cream for an extra special treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 sticks unsalted butter
- 4 1/2 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate, roughly chopped
- 1 1/2 cups 60% Cacao bittersweet chocolate chips
- 6 large eggs, room temp
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 – 12 oz miniature peanut butter cups
- 1/4 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup white baking chocolate chips
- 1 – 12 oz miniature peanut butter cups, rough chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13 baking pan with foil or parchment paper.
- Melt the butter, unsweetened baking chocolate, and bittersweet chocolate chips over low heat until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt until combined.
- Stir in the melted chocolate mixture followed by vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, mix flour and baking powder; then gently fold into the chocolate mixture.
- Pour two-thirds of the batter into the prepared pan and layer with one bag of miniature peanut butter cups. Spread the remaining batter on top and sprinkle with milk chocolate chips.
- Bake for 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
- Let cool briefly before adding chopped peanut butter cups on top and drizzle melted white chocolate.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (60g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: For an added twist, substitute different types of nut butters or mix in nuts for texture. Ensure ingredients like eggs are at room temperature for better mixing.