Tasty Bites: Peanut Butter Brownies

Ingredients Required

Before we dive into the fun part of baking, let's gather all the necessary ingredients. Here's what you will need:

• 1 cup of unsalted butter
• 2 cups of sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 tsp of vanilla extract
• 1 cup of all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup of cocoa powder
• 1/4 tsp of baking powder
• 1/4 tsp of salt
• 1 cup of peanut butter

Preparation of the Baking Tray

Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Then, grease a 9x13 inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper. This will ensure that your brownies do not stick to the pan.

Making the Brownie Batter

Now, let's start with the brownie batter. Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Once it's melted, remove the pan from the heat and stir in sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.

Combining Dry Ingredients

In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this to the butter mixture and stir until well blended.

Making the Peanut Butter Layer

For the peanut butter layer, you simply need to melt the peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave it for about a minute, or until it becomes runny.

Layering the Brownie Batter and Peanut Butter

Now, pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan. Pour the melted peanut butter over the batter, spreading it out evenly. Then, pour the rest of the brownie batter on top.

Baking the Brownies

It's time to bake! Put the pan into the preheated oven and bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.

Cooling and Serving

Once the brownies are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. After that, you can lift them out of the pan by the edges of the parchment paper. Let them cool completely before cutting into squares and serving. Enjoy your delicious homemade peanut butter brownies!