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Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Stuffed Brownies

Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Stuffed Brownies for Sweet Indulgence

Indulge in rich, fudgy brownies filled with creamy peanut butter cookie dough for a delightful treat that satisfies your sweet tooth.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 9 squares
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brownies
  • 1/2 cup butter can substitute with margarine
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar can replace with coconut sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar use light or dark based on preference
  • 2 large eggs can substitute with flax egg for vegan
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour do not overmix
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder use Dutch-processed for deeper taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder baking soda can be used if needed
  • a pinch salt sea salt recommended
For the Peanut Butter Cookie Dough
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter choose smooth or chunky
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar can use coconut sugar
  • 1/4 cup heat-treated flour microwave flour for 1 minute for safety
  • a pinch salt

Equipment

  • 9x9-inch baking dish
  • Medium saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a 9x9-inch baking dish.
  2. In a medium saucepan, melt 1/2 cup of butter over low heat. Stir in sugars and whisk in eggs until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
  4. Combine peanut butter, brown sugar, heat-treated flour, and salt to make the cookie dough.
  5. Spread half brownie batter in the dish, layer with cookie dough, and cover with remaining brownie batter.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick.
  7. Cool in the dish for at least 10 minutes before slicing into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1squareCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure proper heat-treating of flour for the cookie dough and avoid overmixing the brownie batter for best results.

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