Ingredients

The following ingredients have 16 Servings
  • 1/2 cup + 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 1/4 cups light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup peanut butter cups, roughly chopped

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line a 8″x 8″ pan with parchment paper and set aside.
  • In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine butter and sugar. Microwave for 30 seconds, then remove and stir with a whisk. Repeat process 2 more times. Though granules of sugar will remain, the goal is to get the mixture to a glossy finish.
  • Allow mixture to cool slightly, then add in eggs one at a time, whisking in between each addition. Whisk until the mixture lightens in color slightly.
  • Add in cocoa powder, salt, and vanilla extract. Fold in flour until just combined. Last, fold in the peanut butter cups.
  • Pour mixture into prepared baking pan and bake for roughly 35 minutes, testing for doneness by inserting a knife into the center of the brownies beginning at 30 minutes. You’ll know they’re done when the edge is set, but a knife inserted into the middle still comes out with a bit of brownie batter on it. It might take up to 55 minutes for them to cook through depending on your oven!