So, if you’ve never checked out Megan’s blog, What Megan’s Making, you’re missing out. I’m not sure how I first found it but I’m glad I did. Everything I’ve made from her blog has been incredibly delicious… and my most recent love are these Chewy Peanut Butter Brownies! They are seriously in hot contention for the best thing I ever ate. An indicator? I rarely make the same recipe twice, but this recipe was first posted in March 2012 and I have made them at least two, if not three times since then. For me, that equals a spot on the bus to Crazytown, USA. No joke.
I know it’s a little redundant but the best way to describe these brownies is to say that they’re uber peanut buttery, chocolatey, and chewy. I don’t use the word “uber” lightly, so when I say all those things, imagine I’m screaming it. And if you know me in real life, you know that me screaming is pretty rare. Sooooo… emphasis should be noted. 🙂
Even though these brownies are rich, I’d be lying if I said you just had to eat a small piece to be satisfied. You won’t. Don’t worry, if you’re anything like me, you won’t have any self control around these insanely addicting brownies. They’re nothing fancy–just a buttery and soft brownie with nutty, caramely peanut butter flavor. And the best parts are the bites with the melted bits o’ fudgy chocolate. Oh wait–that’s each bite. Whoops! They are definitely not for sharing… unless you want to make a second batch tomorrow. Enjoy! 🙂
Chewy Peanut Butter Brownies
from What Megan’s Making
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/3 cup butter, softened
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 egg
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips [or 3/4 cup dark chocolate chips + 3/4 cup peanut butter chips]
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9×9 baking pan with cooking spray.
In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together peanut butter and butter. Add sugars and vanilla. Then mix until creamy, scraping the sides as needed. Next, add egg. Beat on low until light and fluffy.
Slowly add flour and baking powder and beat until incorporated. Fold in the chocolate chips.
Spoon batter into prepared pan and smooth out with spatula.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely before cutting.
The Pajama Chef 
These look SO good! I need to add these ingredients to my grocery list!
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thanks!! let me know what you think if you try ’em 🙂
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I would definitely have to make two batches if I were going to share!
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i bet they could be doubled & put in a 9×13 pan, no problem 🙂
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As a peanut butter/chocolate FIEND I know that I need these in my life! Definitely will NOT be sharing.
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haha that’s the right attitude 🙂
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Wow, these look amazing!! Thanks for sharing, Sarah! I think I’m going to make these for Valentine’s Day!
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aww yay! let me know what you think if you try them!
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Well, turns out I couldn’t even wait till Valentine’s Day! Made these today for friends coming over … they were a huge hit all around! Thanks for the wonderful recipe!
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you’re welcome dallas! happy you loved them!
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YUM, these look SO fantastic!
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thanks amy!
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With that combination you definitely can’t go wrong!! They sound so good!
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thank you suzie!
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Do you know how much I would be in the good books with my boyfriend for making these? Ridiculously so. Especially because I don’t even like peanut butter and he does. These are my tickets to an eternity in the good book!
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oh wow, the things we do for love 🙂
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I adore PB. These look like an amazingly thick and tasty treat
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thanks erica!
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Oh wow, can I just tell you how awesome these look? What a delicious twist on a typical brownie, and that texture looks perfectly chewy. Just give me the whole pan, please!
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haha, i wish i could! but i ate ’em all 🙂
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I was about to comment on the SRC post, but, THEN, I saw these! They look to be the perfect PB brownie and I’m always looking for the perfect PB bar or brownie! I’m excited to ry these!
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haha you should! they are excellent!
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I love Megan’s blog and these look delicious Sarah!!!
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thanks aimee!
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Seriously yummy looking!!!
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thank you!
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