Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with Peanut Butter Cup Stuffed Brookies! These delightful treats combine the best of both worlds: soft, chewy peanut butter cookies and rich, fudgy chocolate brownies. Each brookie features a hidden chocolate peanut butter cup that melts into a gooey surprise, creating a decadent treat that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply craving something sweet, these brookies are sure to impress friends and family alike. With an easy-to-follow recipe and quick preparation time, you can whip up a batch in under an hour and satisfy your sweet tooth in no time.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 12 regular-sized chocolate peanut butter cups
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin with cooking spray.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, peanut butter, and brown sugar until smooth. Add in eggs one at a time and mix well.
- Gradually stir in flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Divide the cookie dough among muffin cups and press down slightly. Place one chocolate peanut butter cup in each cup.
- In another bowl, melt butter and chocolate chips together until smooth. Mix in sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Combine dry ingredients with melted chocolate mixture until fully mixed; spoon over the peanut butter cups to cover.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until set; allow cooling for 45 minutes before removing from the pan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brookie (70g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Letting the dough sit for 30 minutes can enhance flavors. Feel free to customize by adding nuts or using different candy bars as fillings.