Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Brownies
If you have been searching for the perfect Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Brownies, your search ends here. These chewy peanut butter brownies are packed with rich, nutty flavor, loaded with melty chocolate chips, and finished with a beautiful jam swirl and optional flaky sea salt. They come together in just 45 minutes and deliver that perfect balance of sweet and salty in every bite.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Simple ingredients, big flavor: These brownies use pantry staples you likely already have on hand, and the browned butter takes them from good to absolutely irresistible.
- Chewy, not cakey: The combination of peanut butter, browned butter, and both white and brown sugars gives these brownies that dense, fudgy chew you want in every bite
- Easy to customize: Whether you swap the jam flavor, go with crunchy peanut butter, or add a chocolate drizzle on top, this recipe is endlessly flexible.
We’ve made this list to help you save time on your next trip to the grocery store. You can find the full amounts needed in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.
These brownies call for creamy or crunchy peanut butter, browned butter, eggs, flour, both white and brown sugar, vanilla, baking powder, salt, and semi-sweet chocolate chips. A couple of tablespoons of seedless jam add a gorgeous swirl on top, and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt at the end is optional but highly recommended.
Variations
- Switch up the jam: Try strawberry, raspberry, or apricot jam for different flavor profiles in the swirl.
- Add a chocolate drizzle: Melt a handful of extra chocolate chips and drizzle over the cooled brownies for an even more indulgent finish
- Make them gluten free: Swap the all-purpose flour for a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free version that tastes just as good.
This is a quick overview of the steps needed to make this recipe. You can find the full instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, browned butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and combined.
- Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until just combined.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients (flour and baking powder) into the wet mixture until just combined—do not overmix.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Dot the top with spoonfuls of jam and gently swirl using a knife or skewer for a marbled effect. Sprinkle a few extra chocolate chips on top if desired.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes. The center may look slightly underdone but will set as it cools. For chewier brownies, lean toward the lower end of the baking time. Let cool in the pan for at least 20–30 minutes. Then lift out using the parchment and transfer to a wire rack.
Expert Tips
- Watch the bake time: The center will look slightly underdone when you pull it out of the oven, but it will set as it cools. For the chewiest brownies, lean toward the lower end of the bake time.
- Brown your butter: Do not skip this step. Browning the butter adds a rich, nutty depth of flavor that you simply cannot get with melted butter alone.
- Do not overmix the batter: Once you fold in the flour, mix only until just combined. Overmixing develops gluten and will give you a tough, dense brownie instead of a chewy one.
FAQs
Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.
Yes! The recipe works great with either creamy or crunchy peanut butter. Crunchy adds a little extra texture to the brownies which many people love.
The edges should be set and the top should look matte, but the center may look slightly underdone. That is normal. Remove them from the oven and let them cool completely in the pan. They will firm up as they cool.
Yes! These brownies store well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. You can also freeze them for up to 3 months.
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📖Recipe
Want to make this recipe? Print the recipe card below, or pin this recipe, so you can find it later.
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Brownies
Equipment
- 9×9-inch baking pan
- parchment paper
- small saucepan
- large mixing bowl
- Whisk or spatula
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Knife or skewer
- Wire cooling rack
Ingredients
- ½ cup peanut butter creamy or crunchy
- 1 cup flour
- 2 eggs
- ⅓ cup butter browned and slightly cooled
- ⅔ cup sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2-3 tablespoons seedless jam
- Flaky sea salt optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9×9-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang.
- Brown the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring often, until golden and nutty, about 5–7 minutes. Cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk peanut butter, browned butter, sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs, vanilla, and salt. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in flour and baking powder until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Spread batter evenly in the pan. Dot with jam and swirl gently with a knife or skewer.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, until edges are set and center is slightly soft.
- Cool in pan for 20–30 minutes. Lift out, transfer to a wire rack, and sprinkle with flaky sea salt while slightly warm, if using.
Disclaimer
Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.
