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Homemade cocoa peanut butter brownie on a white plate next to peanuts.

Cocoa Peanut Butter Brownies

These cocoa peanut butter brownies are rich, fudgy, and full of chocolate flavor with a nutty peanut butter twist. Easy to make with pantry staples and perfect for slicing and sharing.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cocoa peanut butter brownies
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 12

Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter room temperature
  • 2/3 cup chunky peanut butter
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2/3 cup whole wheat Pastry flour OR all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 8x8 or 9x9 square pan with oil spray.
  • In a stand mixer bowl or with a handheld mixer and bowl, add butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar and cream together on high speed.
  • Decrease speed to medium and add eggs, one at a time, then vanilla, beating well between each.
  • In a separate bowl, mix together cocoa powder, flour, and salt.
  • Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, gently stirring together. Fold in chocolate chips.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan and bake 15 to 20 minutes until the top feels firm and a toothpick in the center comes out clean.

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