Ingredients

• unsalted butter - ½ cup
• semisweet chocolate chips - 1 cup
• granulated sugar - 1 cup
• large eggs - 3
• vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• all-purpose flour - ¾ cup
• cocoa powder - ¼ cup
• salt - ¼ teaspoon
• baking powder - ½ teaspoon
• creamy peanut butter - ½ cup

Instructions

1. 1.

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9 inch baking pan.

2. 2.

   In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and chocolate chips together, stirring until smooth.

3. 3.

   Stir in the sugar until well combined, then mix in the eggs and vanilla extract.

4. 4.

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder.

5. 5.

   Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.

6. 6.

   Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly.

7. 7.

   Drop spoonfuls of peanut butter over the brownie batter and swirl with a knife for a marbled effect.

8. 8.

   Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.

9. 9.

   Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares and serving.

Nutritional Facts