Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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½ cup unsalted butter, melted
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1 ½ cups granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted and cooled
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2 large eggs, room temperature
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⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon baking powder
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¾ cup all-purpose flour
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¼ cup creamy peanut butter
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8x8" glass baking dish and line with parchment paper.
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Beat together butter and sugar until combined. Add vanilla extract and melted chocolate. Beat until well mixed. Add eggs and beat just until combined.
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Sift cocoa powder, salt, baking powder, and flour into the batter. Use a spatula to mix until combined.
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Spread batter in pan. Microwave peanut butter for 15 seconds until pourable. Spoon dollops over batter and swirl with a knife.
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Bake for 35-40 minutes until fudgy crumbs cling to a toothpick but no wet batter remains. Cool completely before cutting.
# Notes:
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Store at room temperature or refrigerated for up to 5 days
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Melted butter creates crackly top and chewy edges
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Cover with foil in last 10 minutes to keep peanut butter creamy
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Mixing eggs by hand reduces excess air and prevents high edges
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Melt chocolate in 30-second microwave intervals