Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate (chopped)
  • 1 stick unsalted butter (cut into cubes)
  • 1.25 cups granulated sugar (or sub with coconut sugar)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup all purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 cup peanut butter

Instruction

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line an 8x8" square baking pan with parchment paper or foil.
  • Place the chocolate and butter in a medium sauce pan and set in a pot of simmering water. Simmer until melted and the mixture is very warm to the touch, about 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
  • Stir in the sugar until combined. The mixture will appear grainy.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, stirring vigorously after each addition, then stir in the vanilla.
  • Add the flour, cocoa powder and salt and stir until incorporated, about 30 strokes. The batter will be glossy and pull away from the sides of the bowl.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  • Place the peanut butter in a small bowl and heat for about 20 seconds in the microwave. Dollop on top of the brownie batter in straight lines, then use the tip of a butter knife to run down the center of the dollops from top to bottom, then left to right to create swirls.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes until set, the top is shiny and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just moist crumbs. Cool completely on a wire rack, then remove from the pan and cut into squares. Enjoy!