Ingredients
1 cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp baking powder
Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix peanut butter, melted butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until well combined.
- Add eggs, vanilla extract, and salt; stir until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour and baking powder together.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into the peanut butter mixture until just combined—do not overmix.
- Spread batter evenly into prepared pan.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until edges are set and the center looks slightly underbaked.
- Cool completely in pan before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Use chunky peanut butter for added texture.
- Do not overmix to maintain a chewy texture.
- For a chocolate twist, swirl in Nutella or sprinkle chocolate chips on top.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
