Peanut Butter Cup Brownies

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Whenever I’m feeling stressed, I turn to my two comfort foods — peanut butter and chocolate. These fudgy Peanut Butter Cup Brownies are the perfect combination! Imagine a gooey chocolate brownie with a peanut butter cup in the middle. I don’t know about you, but that’s exactly what I need right now.

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This dessert is incredibly easy to make because I used a brownie mix from a box.

What?! I used a box brownie mix? But I run a baking blog!

That’s right! And as a baking blogger, I hereby give you permission to make brownies (or anything you like) from a box mix. Mixes are easy, quick, and affordable. Also, brownie mixes taste really good, especially when you mix in peanut butter cups and chocolate chips. If you’re busy or just don’t have the energy to cook, a box mix is a great option.

If you do want to make these brownies from scratch, just substitute the box mix with your favorite recipe! No matter what mix you use you will have a tasty dessert with a winning combination of flavors.

6 ingredients for a decadent dessert

Your shopping list

This easy brownie recipe uses a few ingredients that you’ll find in your pantry. To make them, you’ll need:

• A box of brownie mix
• Vegetable oil
• Eggs
• Water
• Chocolate chips
• Peanut butter cups

Fun brownie facts

• Brownies are considered a bar cookie
• Brownies are an American dessert
• Of all places, the first brownie recipe was published in 1897 in the Sears catalog

Let’s bake some brownies

The great thing about this recipe is it takes no time to make so it’s perfect for those times you want a quick dessert.

Step 1. To make this easy recipe, start by unwrapping your peanut butter cups. You’ll need to set aside eight for the brownies, but feel free to eat the rest.

Step 2. Beat the eggs in a small bowl.

Step 3. In a large bowl, combine the brownie mix, oil, beaten eggs, and water. Mix until ingredients are just combined.

Step 4. Add in the chocolate chips!

Step 5. Grease an 11″ by 8″ baking dish. Pour half of your brownie batter into the pan and spread into the pan. Now layer in your eight peanut butter cups. Pour in the rest of the batter and spread over the pan, then put the pan in the oven to bake.

Step 6. Bake these brownies for 25 to 30 minutes. They’ll need to cool for a few minutes, but they’re best eaten warm right out of the pan.

Indulge in the warm chocolate and peanut buttery goodness. I swear these brownies will make you forget about all the stress and worries in your life. Enjoy!

The two best flavors ever

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Baking Tips

• You can definitely use the mini-sized peanut butter cups, just space them out depending on the size of your baking dish.
• For the baking dish, I do not suggest any dish larger than 11″ x 8″, otherwise, you will not have enough batter for the two layers. Even though the box says you can use a 13″ x 9″ pan that is too big.
• Store the brownies in an airtight container for up to four days.
• Add some espresso powder for some more in-depth flavor.
• Try chopping the peanut butter cups and layering them over the batter
• Instead of adding chocolate chips to the batter add white chocolate chips

A great dessert needs a pretty baking dish, this classic white 11 x 8 baking pan is the perfect size for dessert.

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5 from 10 votes

Easy To Make Peanut Butter Cup Brownies

If you love the classic flavors of peanut butter and chocolate this is the easiest to make dessert that combines both flavors into a delicious chewy brownie bite.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword how to make peanut butter brownies, how to make peanut butter cup brownies

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Servings 8 slices

Calories 325kcal

Author Jere Cassidy

Equipment

• 11 x 8 baking dish
• Mixing bowl

Ingredients

• 1 18 oz brownie mix (box)
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 2 eggs beaten together
• 1/3 cup water
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips
• 8 peanut butter cups

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350° F
• Prepare a baking dish that will hold 8 peanut butter cups. I use an 11" x 8" dish. Grease the bottom of the dish.
• Unwrap eight peanut butter cups from their wrapper and set aside.
• In a large bowl add the brownie mix, water, oil and the beaten egg and mix until just blended.
• Stir in the chocolate chips
• Pour half of the brownie batter into the baking pan, then top with the eight peanut butter cups. Pour the rest of the brownie batter over the top of the peanut butter cups and spread to cover.
• Bake the brownies for 25 - 30 minutes. When done let cool slightly then cut the brownies into 8 slices.

Notes

Mini peanut butter cups can also be used, just space them apart on top of the first layer of batter and top with the second layer of  batter.

One Hot Oven provides approximate nutritional information as a courtesy and cannot guarantee the accuracy for any recipe on this blog.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 325kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 43mg

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About Jere’

From learning to cook on a farm in Indiana to culinary school in California,  my passion for food is never-ending.  Turning on my oven to bake something for friends and family is my happy place, and I am glad to be here at One Hot Oven sharing both sweet and savory recipes with all my baking friends.

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