Peanut Butter Chocolate Brownie Cups Recipe
These Peanut Butter Chocolate Brownie Cups are rich, fudgy mini brownies swirled with creamy peanut butter and topped with chocolate chips. Perfectly portioned in muffin tins, they combine intense chocolate flavor with a luscious peanut butter swirl, making for an irresistible dessert or snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 brownie cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Brownie Batter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Peanut Butter Swirl
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Topping
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Optional Substitutions
- Use almond butter instead of peanut butter for a delicious twist.
- Substitute gluten-free flour for all-purpose flour to make the recipe gluten free.
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners to prepare for baking.
- Prepare the Brownie Batter: In a mixing bowl, combine the melted butter and granulated sugar until smooth. Add the vanilla extract and eggs, whisking until fully incorporated. Sift in the cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder, then gently mix until just combined to keep the batter light and fudgy. Avoid overmixing.
- Fill the Muffin Tin: Spoon the brownie batter evenly into the muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Create the Peanut Butter Swirl: In a separate bowl, blend the peanut butter with powdered sugar until smooth. Drop a small amount of this mixture into the center of each brownie cup. Use a toothpick to gently swirl the peanut butter through the brownie batter.
- Add the Finishing Touch: Sprinkle chocolate chips over the top of each brownie cup for extra chocolatey goodness.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted into the chocolate (avoiding the peanut butter swirl) comes out with moist crumbs.
- Cool and Serve: Let the brownie cups cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Choose a high-quality cocoa powder for a more intense chocolate flavor.
- Lightly warm the peanut butter mixture before swirling for easier blending.
- Add mini marshmallows or chopped nuts to the batter for fun variations.
- Use a piping bag to create precise and professional-looking peanut butter swirls.
- Be careful not to overbake to maintain the moist, fudgy texture.
Keywords: peanut butter brownie cups, chocolate brownies, peanut butter swirl brownies, chocolate chip brownies, easy dessert, fudge brownies
