Description

These Peanut Butter Chocolate Fudge Brownies combine rich cocoa with creamy peanut butter for a luscious, fudgy treat. Sweetened naturally with maple syrup or honey, these brownies are easy to make and perfect for satisfying your chocolate cravings with a nutty twist. Whether you prefer a super fudgy texture or a firmer cut, this recipe adapts to your preference and includes optional chocolate chips for extra indulgence.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

1/2 cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
1/4 cup melted coconut oil or butter
1/2 cup pure maple syrup or honey
1 tbsp vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 cup flour (oat, white, spelt, or almond for gluten-free)

Optional

1/3 cup chocolate chips

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Instructions

Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper to ensure easy removal of the brownies later.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the peanut butter, melted coconut oil or butter, pure maple syrup or honey, and vanilla extract. Stir well until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
Add Cocoa and Leavening: Stir in the unsweetened cocoa powder, salt, and baking soda. Mix thoroughly to incorporate all the dry elements evenly into the wet mixture.
Incorporate Flour and Chips: Fold in the flour of your choice to form a thick brownie batter. If desired, gently stir in the chocolate chips to add extra texture and flavor.
Transfer and Marble: Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. For a decorative marbled effect, swirl a spoonful of extra peanut butter on top of the batter.
Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes for a super fudgy texture. If you prefer brownies that are firmer and easier to slice, bake for up to 25 minutes.
Cool and Slice: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan. For the cleanest slices, chill the brownies first and wipe your knife between cuts to keep slices neat and tidy.

Notes

Use almond flour for a gluten-free version of these brownies.
Maple syrup or honey can be substituted depending on your preferred natural sweetener.
Adjust baking time according to your preference for fudginess; shorter time yields gooier brownies.
Chilling before slicing helps achieve clean cuts and prevents crumbling.
Crunchy peanut butter adds texture while smooth peanut butter creates creamier brownies.