Description
At its core, this Peanut Butter Cup Fudge Brownies recipe is a hybrid of a traditional fudge brownie and a candy bar. Unlike “cakey” brownies, which have a texture more similar to a chocolate sponge, these are designed to be heavy and moist. The recipe uses a high ratio of fat and sugar to flour, which is the secret to getting that dense, fudge-like consistency that sticks to the roof of your mouth in the best way possible.
Ingredients
Brownie batter
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp baking powder
Add-ins
1 cup mini peanut butter cups (or chopped regular-size cups)
- 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
Instructions
Preheat oven
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.Make the batter
In a bowl, whisk together melted butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
Stir in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder just until combined.Assemble
Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan.
Sprinkle peanut butter cups over the batter.
Drop spoonfuls of peanut butter on top and gently swirl with a knife.Bake
Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.- Cool & serve
Let brownies cool completely before slicing for clean cuts.
Notes
These Peanut Butter Cup Fudge Brownies taste even better the next day as the flavors deepen and the texture becomes extra fudgy. Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for a firmer, richer bite. Warm slightly before serving for that just-baked brownie experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 420 kcal
Keywords: Reese's stuffed brownies, Peanut butter swirl brownies, Homemade fudge brownies with peanut butter cups, Decadent chocolate peanut butter brownies