How to Make Michelle's Peanut Butter Marbled Brownies - A Step-by-Step Guide

Michelle's Peanut Butter Marbled Brownies are a delightful twist on the classic brownie recipe. With the perfect combination of rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter, these brownies are sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike. Whether you're looking for a decadent dessert to satisfy your sweet tooth or a crowd-pleasing treat for a special occasion, these brownies are a must-try.

What sets these brownies apart is the luscious marbling of peanut butter throughout the rich, fudgy c...

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Ingredients

  • 2 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup peanut butter
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 cup butter, melted
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 36
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch pan

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Make peanut butter batter: Beat cream cheese, peanut butter, sugar, egg, and milk in a medium bowl until smooth. Set aside.
  • Make brownie batter: Mix together sugar, melted butter, and vanilla in a large bowl until combined. Mix in eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl; mix into batter until well combined. Stir in chocolate chips until incorporated.
  • Set aside 1 cup brownie batter. Spread remaining brownie batter into the prepared dish. Spread peanut butter batter on top. Drop reserved chocolate batter by teaspoonfuls over the top. Using a knife, gently swirl through the top layers for a marbled effect.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a wooden toothpick inserted near the center comes out almost clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Cool completely, then cut into bars.
  • Nutrition

    183 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 40mg
    • Sodium: 99mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 21g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 16g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Calcium: 19mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 89mg