Description
These Peanut Butter Brownie Cups are the ultimate dessert indulgence. With a fudgy brownie base, creamy peanut butter center, and a topping of melty chocolate chips, they hit every sweet note perfectly. Whether you’re baking for a party, need a quick dessert idea, or want to treat yourself after dinner, these brownie cups are easy to make and impossible to resist. Perfect for those looking for easy recipes, sweet snack ideas, or dessert recipes with peanut butter and chocolate. A quick dessert that stores well, freezes great, and tastes even better the next day. Ideal for parties, holidays, or just to satisfy your chocolate craving.
Ingredients
1 box brownie mix
2 large eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with liners or grease with nonstick spray.
2. Prepare brownie batter according to package instructions using eggs and oil.
3. Fill each muffin cup about 2/3 full with brownie batter.
4. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
5. While cooling, mix peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
6. Press the center of each brownie down gently to form a well.
7. Spoon the peanut butter filling into each well.
8. Top with chocolate chips while the cups are still warm.
9. Let cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
For best results, use creamy peanut butter like Jif or Skippy.
Store leftovers in the fridge for a firmer texture or enjoy at room temp for gooeyness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie cup
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: peanut butter brownie cups, chocolate peanut butter dessert, easy dessert, brownie bites