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Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Stuffed Brownies

Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Stuffed Brownies to Satisfy Cravings

Indulge in Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Stuffed Brownies, a delightful blend of rich chocolate and creamy cookie dough.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 16 squares
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brownie Batter
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Can substitute with salted butter
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • ½ cup Brown Sugar Can use granulated sugar
  • 2 large Eggs At room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Opt for pure for best flavor
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Heat-treated for safety
  • ⅓ cup Cocoa Powder Use unsweetened
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips Optional, semi-sweet or dark
For the Cookie Dough
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Can substitute with salted
  • ½ cup Brown Sugar Can fully swap with granulated
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Heat-treated for safety
  • ½ cup Peanut Butter Creamy or crunchy based on preference

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Mixing bowls
  • 8×8-inch baking dish
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat and mix in granulated and brown sugars.
  2. Incorporate eggs and vanilla extract, then fold in flour, cocoa powder, and optional chocolate chips until just combined.
  3. For the cookie dough, beat unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy. Add egg and vanilla.
  4. Mix in heat-treated flour and peanut butter until smooth. Chill if too soft.
  5. Spread half brownie batter in greased dish, layer with cookie dough, and top with remaining brownie batter.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes until edges set and center is slightly soft. Cool for 10 minutes before further cooling.
  7. After cooling, cut into squares and serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1squareCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 160mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Tips for success include avoiding overmixing the batter, heat-treating flour, and chilling dough if necessary.

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