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Peanut Butter Streusel

Indulge in Peanut Butter Streusel Bliss: A Must-Try Recipe

Discover the heavenly combination of rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter in these Peanut Butter Streusel Brownies.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 16 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Brownie Base
  • ½ cup Butter Provides moisture and richness
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Adds sweetness and depth
  • ½ cup Granulated Sugar Enhances sweetness and texture
  • 2 large Eggs Best used at room temperature
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Gives structure and texture
  • ½ cup Cocoa Powder Provides a deep chocolate flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness and enhances flavor
Peanut Butter Swirl
  • ½ cup Creamy Peanut Butter Adds rich flavor and texture
Streusel Topping
  • ¼ cup Peanut Butter for Streusel Adds nutty crunch
  • ¼ cup Flour

Equipment

  • 9-inch square baking pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Spatula
  • Knife or skewer
  • Microwave

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch square baking pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, melt ½ cup butter and ½ cup creamy peanut butter together.
  3. Stir in 1 cup brown sugar and ½ cup granulated sugar, add 2 room temperature eggs one by one.
  4. Gradually sift in 1 cup of all-purpose flour, ½ cup cocoa powder, and pinch of salt.
  5. Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared pan.
  6. Drizzle ½ cup melted peanut butter over the brownie layer and swirl it.
  7. Pour the remaining brownie batter on top of the peanut butter layer.
  8. Mix together ¼ cup flour, ¼ cup peanut butter, and melted butter for the streusel topping and sprinkle over the batter.
  9. Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  10. Let cool for 20 minutes before cutting into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days at room temperature. Can be refrigerated for a week or frozen for up to 3 months.

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