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Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies

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These Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies are thick, fudgy, and filled with a creamy peanut butter swirl and topped with peanut butter cups. Soft, chewy, and bursting with flavor, this simple dessert will satisfy your brownie cravings and have you coming back for more!

These Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies are thick, fudgy, and filled with a creamy peanut butter swirl and topped with peanut butter cups. Soft, chewy, and bursting with flavor, this simple dessert will satisfy your brownie cravings and have you coming back for more!

Have I ever mentioned that I used to never be a big fan of brownies?

I know, I know…crazy, right?

Well, let me clarify. I have always liked brownies, but when I was younger, I would gladly pass up brownies for a cookie, muffin, or just about any other sweet treat. I’ve also mentioned before that I don’t have the biggest sweet tooth, though my tastes have definitely evolved as I’ve gotten older.

Now, I eagerly look forward to munching on a donut, muffin, slice of cake, and brownies. Yes, brownies!

You may remember these Brownie Bites with Nutella Frosting from a few months ago. That was my second brownie recipe that I’ve shared on Pumpkin ‘N Spice, and probably one of my favorites. I mean, brownies…need I say more? I’m SO glad I came around to loving them!

These Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies are thick, fudgy, and filled with a creamy peanut butter swirl and topped with peanut butter cups. Soft, chewy, and bursting with flavor, this simple dessert will satisfy your brownie cravings and have you coming back for more!

And while homemade is always good, sometimes you just need something easy, yet delicious. After all, I’m all about the simple recipes around here (hence my motto at the top of the page: Where Easy Meets Delicious!).

 

These Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies are thick, fudgy, and filled with a creamy peanut butter swirl and topped with peanut butter cups. Soft, chewy, and bursting with flavor, this simple dessert will satisfy your brownie cravings and have you coming back for more!

If you’re looking for the perfect, easy dessert, then you’ve hit the jackpot. Trust me, friends. I mean, peanut butter and brownies…could it get any better than this?

These Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies are thick, fudgy, and filled with a creamy peanut butter swirl and topped with peanut butter cups. Soft, chewy, and bursting with flavor, this simple dessert will satisfy your brownie cravings and have you coming back for more!

You all know I love peanut butter, so it only seemed natural to combine it into this simple, one bowl, dessert. These Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies are loaded with flavor. A chocolate brownie base, with chocolate morsels, peanut butter, and peanut butter cups…wowsers. Definitely the perfect, easy brownie!

Like most of my recipes, these Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies are a breeze to whip up. The brownie mix is made in one bowl and then popped into the oven to bake.

Once the brownies have cooled, it’s time to swirl on some chocolate and peanut butter. Simply melt some chocolate wafer (or chips) in the microwave and then spread on top of the brownies. Then, it’s time for the peanut butter! Melt the peanut butter slightly in the microwave so that it’s easy to spread, and then drop by the spoonful on top of the chocolate. Swirl with a knife and then top with peanut butter cups. Easy peasy, right?

One bite and you’ll fall in love with the rich chocolate and peanut butter explosion. The soft and chewy texture, combined with the decadent flavor equals pure perfection. Easy to make and even better to eat, these Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies will be your new, go-to dessert!

These Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies are thick, fudgy, and filled with a creamy peanut butter swirl and topped with peanut butter cups. Soft, chewy, and bursting with flavor, this simple dessert will satisfy your brownie cravings and have you coming back for more!

Looking for more easy desserts? I’ve got you covered!

These Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies are thick, fudgy, and filled with a creamy peanut butter swirl and topped with peanut butter cups. Soft, chewy, and bursting with flavor, this simple dessert will satisfy your brownie cravings and have you coming back for more!
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Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies

These Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies are thick, fudgy, and filled with a creamy peanut butter swirl and topped with peanut butter cups. Soft, chewy, and bursting with flavor, this simple dessert will satisfy your brownie cravings and have you coming back for more!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword brownie recipe, peanut butter recipe, quick dessert
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 16 brownies

Ingredients

  • 1 box brownie mix any kind
  • Ingredients needed for mix as directed on box
  • 1 cup chocolate wafers or chocolate chips I like to use Ghirardelli Dark Chocolate Melting Wafers
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
  • Mini peanut butter cups roughly chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325F. Line an 8x8 baking pan with foil or parchment paper, letting hang slightly over sides. Lightly grease with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, prepare and bake the brownies according to package directions.
  • Allow brownies to cool completely once out of the oven.
  • In a medium, microwaveable safe bowl, melt the chocolate wafers (or chips) until smooth and creamy, stirring every 15 seconds so mixture doesn't burn. Spread melted chocolate evenly over top of brownies.
  • In a small bowl, heat peanut butter for about 10-15 seconds, or just until it's slightly melted and easier to spread. Drop peanut butter in small spoonfuls over chocolate frosting.
  • Drop peanut butter in small spoonfuls over chocolate topping. Using a butter knife, gently swirly to create a marble affect. Top with chopped peanut butter cups.
  • Let brownies set until frosting has slightly hardened.
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By Gayle |

Comments

  5. Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says

    Gayle, I feel the same way about brownies .. but top them with Reese's mini peanut butter cups and I'm grabbing all the brownies!!! can't wait to check out the new Nestle Toll House Baking Mixes!!
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    • Gayle says

      Thank you, Alice! Peanut butter makes everything better! :) And I think you'll love those baking mixes!
      Reply

  13. mira says

    I was thinking I need to try this mix, since I also got all 4 of them! Can't wait to try these brownies! They look and sound amazing!
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  15. Kelly says

    These are the ultimate brownies, Gayle! The peanut butter cups totally take them to the next level! I love how easy they are to make too! :)
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    • Gayle says

      Thank you for the kind words, Rachel! Peanut butter and chocolate were meant to be together, right? :)
      Reply

  19. Mir says

    That's how we differ, Gayle. I have like 70 brownie recipes on my site, and you have three, whereas I never post anything but dessert. And we're still blog buddies! :) These are seriously the most incredible thing I've seen this week. I'm making them STAT!
    Reply

  22. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

    Oh my gawsh, brownies and peanut butter cups are two of the things I miss most since I developed a cocoa allergy (2 decades ago). So, you are torturing me with these Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies!! They look beyond delish, Gayle!! Definitely going to have to make these for Boy.. and jealously watch as he devours the whole pan. Good thing I love him huh? ;) Pinned! Cheers, Friend! P.s. you didn't like brownies??? Why weren't we friends back then? I could have eaten all yours! ;)
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    • Gayle says

      Ugh darn your cocoa allergy! :) I would've gladly given you all of my brownies when back when! Thanks for the kind words and pin, friend!
      Reply

  24. Danielle says

    I think chocolate and peanut butter has to be one of the best combinations ever! These brownies look so good, Gayle! Love how easy they are to make too :)
    Reply

  26. Demeter | Beaming Baker says

    Woah! I love reading your blog, G, because I get to learn about all of your food likes and dislikes! ;) So interesting that you preferred the other sweets to brownies. I'm just happy you came around to loving them, because: these beauties! WOW. Just the sheer amount of pb cups on top of these brownies... I'm just sighing with so much PB love right now. Pinning to my Peanut Butter Love board. No explanation needed. ;) Hope you have an awesome weekend, Gayle! :)
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    • Gayle says

      Thank you so much, Demeter! I'm glad I came around to brownies too...not sure what was wrong with me back then! :) Hope you have a wonderful weekend, too!
      Reply

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