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Fudgy Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Brownies

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These fudgy chocolate peanut butter cup brownies combine rich cocoa with gooey pockets of peanut butter for a quick, easy, and crowd-pleasing homemade treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup (95g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (50g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp espresso powder (optional)
  • 1 cup (about 150g) peanut butter cups, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy lifting.
  2. Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl or over a double boiler until just melted (about 1-2 minutes). Let it cool slightly for about 5 minutes.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and glossy, about 1-2 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  5. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and espresso powder (if using).
  6. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture with a spatula until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
  7. Gently fold in the chopped peanut butter cups, reserving a small handful to sprinkle on top.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle the reserved peanut butter cups on top.
  9. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the edges look set and slightly pull away from the pan, but the center remains soft and fudgy. A toothpick inserted should come out with a few moist crumbs.
  10. Cool completely on a rack before cutting into squares. Optionally chill for an hour to firm up.

Notes

Chill chopped peanut butter cups before folding in to prevent them from melting completely and sinking. Avoid overbaking to maintain fudginess. Use a gentle folding technique to keep peanut butter cups intact. Grease pan or line with parchment paper for easy removal.

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