Description
Indulge in the ultimate combo of rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter with these Peanut Butter Brownie Cups! Soft, fudgy brownie bases are swirled with sweet peanut butter and topped with melty chocolate chips—perfect for any sweet craving or bake sale favorite.
Ingredients
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
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1 cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
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1/4 cup powdered sugar
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1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
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In a bowl, combine melted butter and sugar. Mix in eggs and vanilla.
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Sift in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Stir until just combined.
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Fill each muffin cup about 2/3 full with brownie batter.
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In a separate bowl, mix peanut butter and powdered sugar until smooth. Drop a spoonful into the center of each cup and swirl with a toothpick.
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Sprinkle chocolate chips on top.
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Bake for 20–25 minutes or until edges are set and a toothpick inserted near the edge comes out with moist crumbs.
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Cool in tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
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For extra richness, use dark chocolate chips or swirl in Nutella for a twist.
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These brownie cups freeze well for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American