Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Brownies

These chewy peanut butter brownies are made with browned butter, loaded with chocolate chips, and finished with a beautiful jam swirl and optional flaky sea salt. Ready in 45 minutes with pantry staples!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 35

Total Time 45

Servings brownies

Calories 323kcal

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.

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