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🍫🥜 Rich & Decadent Peanut Butter Cup Brownies
A dessert for true chocolate-and-peanut-butter lovers
There are brownies… and then there are these brownies.
Deep, fudgy chocolate layers hiding melty peanut butter cups, finished with a warm swirl of creamy peanut butter on top. Every bite feels indulgent, nostalgic, and just a little bit dangerous—in the best way.
This is the kind of dessert that disappears quietly from the pan.
One square turns into two.
Then someone asks, “Who cut the last piece?”
❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Uses a boxed brownie mix (easy + reliable)
- Loaded with real peanut butter cups
- Swirled with creamy peanut butter
- Perfect for parties, bake sales, holidays, or late-night cravings
- Guaranteed crowd-pleaser for chocolate & peanut butter lovers
🧾 Ingredients
Brownie Base
- 1 box brownie mix
- Ingredients listed on the box (usually eggs, oil, and water)
Peanut Butter Cup Layer
- 12 mini peanut butter cups (use more if you like extra pockets of peanut butter)
Topping
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter, melted
- ¼ cup chocolate chips (optional, but highly recommended)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Preheat & Prepare
Preheat your oven to the temperature listed on your brownie mix box (usually 350°F / 175°C).
Grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
2. Make the Brownie Batter
Prepare the brownie batter according to the package instructions.
Mix just until combined—don’t overmix for the fudgiest texture.
3. Layer the Brownies
- Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared pan.
- Place the mini peanut butter cups evenly over the batter.
- Pour the remaining brownie batter on top, covering the cups completely.
This creates hidden molten pockets once baked 😍
4. Drizzle & Swirl
Melt the peanut butter in the microwave (about 20–30 seconds).
Drizzle it over the brownie batter, then gently swirl with a knife or skewer.
5. Add Chocolate Chips (Optional)
Sprinkle chocolate chips on top for extra richness and a bakery-style finish.
6. Bake
Bake according to the brownie mix instructions, usually 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs (not wet batter).
7. Cool & Serve
Let the brownies cool completely before slicing.
This step matters—the brownies set, the layers firm up, and the flavors deepen.
🔥 Methods for Perfect Results
- For fudgier brownies: Slightly underbake by 1–2 minutes
- For cleaner slices: Chill brownies for 30 minutes before cutting
- For extra indulgence: Add more peanut butter cups or a drizzle of melted chocolate on top
📜 A Little History
The chocolate–peanut butter combo became iconic in American baking during the early 20th century, when peanut butter became widely available. Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups took that love affair to another level—and bakers quickly followed, tucking them into brownies, cookies, and cakes.
These brownies are a modern comfort classic—easy, nostalgic, and unapologetically rich.
💕 For the Lovers (Chocolate & Peanut Butter Fans)
This recipe is for:
- The ones who scrape the bowl
- The ones who “just want a small piece”
- The ones who believe peanut butter belongs in every dessert
Serve with:
- A cold glass of milk 🥛
- Vanilla ice cream 🍨
- Or straight from the pan at midnight (no judgment)
🧁 Final Thoughts
Rich. Fudgy. Melty. Decadent.
These Peanut Butter Cup Brownies don’t try to be fancy—they just deliver pure dessert happiness.
If you love brownies that feel homemade, indulgent, and unforgettable…
this one belongs in your permanent recipe collection.
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