Peanut Butter Cup Brownies

Peanut butter cups were invented by H.B. Reese in the 1920s and have since become a popular addition to many desserts, including brownies.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 75 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Peanut Butter Cup Brownies

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 15 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3840

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 170 gram Unsalted butter
• 200 gram Granulated sugar
• 3 unit Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 95 gram All-purpose flour
• 30 gram Cocoa powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 1.5 cup Peanut butter cups

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking pan.
2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter. Stir in the sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
4. Pour half of the batter into the prepared baking pan. Place the peanut butter cups evenly on top of the batter. Pour the remaining batter over the peanut butter cups.
5. Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
6. Allow the brownies to cool in the pan for 30 minutes before cutting into squares.
7. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 36g12%

Sugars 26g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.