“Peanut butter stuffed brookies” are a delightful treat combining two beloved desserts: brownies and cookies. Here’s a recipe to make them:
Ingredients
For the Brownie Layer:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
For the Cookie Layer:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
For the Peanut Butter Filling:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
Preheat Oven & Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9 inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
Make Brownie Batter: In a medium bowl, mix together melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Stir in cocoa, flour, salt, and baking powder. Spread the batter into the prepared pan.
Prepare Peanut Butter Filling: In a separate bowl, mix together peanut butter and powdered sugar until smooth. Drop spoonfuls of this mixture over the brownie layer.
Make Cookie Dough: In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture. Mix in the chocolate chips. Drop spoonfuls of cookie dough over the peanut butter layer.
Bake: Gently press the cookie dough down with your fingers to flatten it out. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is set and lightly browned.
Cool & Serve: Allow the brookies to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, lift out of the pan using the parchment paper and cut into squares.