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Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies for Two

01/27/17 | Bars, Brownies & Blondies, Desserts, Holiday Recipes, Recipe for Two, Recipes, Small-batch Dessert, Valentine's Day

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Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies for Two are an easy, rich and chocolatey dessert perfect for peanut butter lovers.

Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies for Two are an easy, perfect small-batch dessert for two. From BakingMischief.com

Happy Friday, loves. How was your week? Have any fun weekend plans? I’m taking a quick trip down to LA this weekend to see a play, so I’m suuuper ready for this work week to be over.

Can you believe it’s almost Valentine’s Day? Are you celebrating this year? Well, whether you plan on observing the day or not, I have a little Valentine’s Day gift for all the peanut butter lovers out there, Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies for Two!!!! (This recipe totally deserves the extra exclamation marks.)

And when I say “brownies for two,” I don’t mean that this recipe makes two brownies. It will make 4 to 8 brownies. What I’m saying is that it makes just enough that two people could reasonably eat them over the course of a couple of days without making themselves sick.

Or in one day.

By yourself.

I’m really not going to judge, because these brownies are the best, and I had to freeze the rest of this batch so I wouldn’t eat them all by myself. (Also, that didn’t really help because these brownies are great cold too…)

Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies for Two are an easy, perfect small-batch dessert for two. From BakingMischief.com

An-y-ways, the brownie base is my favorite fudgy brownie recipe. It’s simple, made in one bowl, and never ever fails me. Then you mix up a sweet peanut butter filling, swirl it into the brownie batter and bake. Twenty-ish minutes later, the peanut butter swirl brownies come out looking gorgeous and tasting even better.

Like my Buckeye Brownie Cookies and Mini Chocolate Sheet Cake, you’re probably going to be glad this makes just a small batch of brownies, because they are so good that the built-in portion control is pretty handy. Plus, desserts for two are just undeniably cuter than desserts for a crowd. 🙂

Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies for Two are an easy, perfect small-batch dessert for two. From BakingMischief.com

Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies for Two

Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies for Two are an easy, rich and chocolatey dessert perfect for peanut butter lovers.
5 from 7 votes
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Course: Dessert
Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
Servings (Hover or Click to Change Yield): 8
Calories: 185kcal
Author: Tracy

Ingredients

Tools

  • 9x5-inch loaf pan
  • Parchment paper

Brownies

  • 1/4 cup (2oz) unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons (15g) unsweetened cocoa powder sifted if lumpy
  • 1/4 cup (30g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/8 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

Peanut Butter Swirl

  • 1 tablespoon (.5oz) unsalted butter melted
  • 2 tablespoons (15g) powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
  • 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

Brownies

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, combine sugar, cooled butter (if it's too hot, it will scramble your egg), egg, and vanilla. Whisk until well-combined.
  • To the same bowl, add flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Stir until just combined.
  • Transfer mixture to your prepared pan and use a knife to spread the batter so that it mostly covers the bottom of the pan.

Peanut Butter Swirl

  • In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, melted butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt until well-mixed. Drop the peanut butter mixture by the spoonful over the brownie batter.
  • Use a knife to swirl in the peanut butter by drawing 3 horizontal lines down the long side and then making an "S" shape across them.
  • Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into a non-peanut butter section near the middle comes out with just a few crumbs.
  • Place brownie pan on a cooling rack and cool for at least 15 minutes before removing the brownies. Slice and enjoy!
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Comments

  1. Missy says

    June 29, 2024 at 4:22 pm

    5 stars
    These really are Wonderful! I bake ALOT daily/weekly …I’m talking multiple bread cake,cookies + everything in between and these brownies are FABULOUS! I may throw a few chocolate chips in next time for the heck of it! I made these as a base to hold chocolate mousse! Great recipe! You really have to be careful w/some recipe websites now a days..seems like bad reviews are getting scrubbed off! Poof!

    Reply
  2. Hyde says

    November 12, 2021 at 12:23 am

    5 stars
    I made these because the box mix I tried to make brownies with yesterday turned into a oily disaster.
    This recipe was so easy, love the small batch amount, really appreciate that since I’m not feeding an army, just an old married couple. They are so good. I like that the chocolate doesn’t take over and that they aren’t super sweet.

    Reply
  3. Clare says

    July 26, 2020 at 7:42 pm

    5 stars
    I made these yesterday and they are delicious even though I burnt the tops at the last minute. I think it was because I baked them in my toaster oven and the loaf pan was too high and reflected the heat. I scraped off as much of the charred top layer as possible and then ate a few—still excellent!
    I’ll definitly make these brownies again.

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      August 10, 2020 at 12:49 pm

      So glad you enjoyed them, Clare!!

      Reply
  4. Heidi says

    February 13, 2020 at 10:26 am

    5 stars
    This is absolutely the BEST brownie I have ever had. Made it a couple days ago and now currently have another one in the oven. The texture is amazing and the peanut butter just brings it to the next level. I’m trying a double batch today because this is just too good to not!

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      February 15, 2020 at 2:06 pm

      Yay! I’m so glad you enjoyed them, Heidi!!

      Reply
  5. Sonali says

    June 28, 2018 at 6:59 am

    5 stars
    Another amazing recipe, I wish I could give it 10 stars. I’m really picky about my brownies – I want them to be fudgy and dense but not to sweet or overly rich and yours definitely checks off all the boxes. I have a batch in the oven right now but from the taste of the batter (hey, someone has to clean the whisk right?) I know it will be perfect. And I love that I’m not stuck with a giant pan of it afterwards. I’m so glad I found your blog!

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      June 28, 2018 at 3:07 pm

      Thanks, Sonali! Hope you enjoyed them!!!

      Reply
  6. Sarah says

    February 10, 2017 at 5:21 pm

    There is a typo ingredient list say Baking Powder- but recipe directions say baking soda

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      February 10, 2017 at 6:02 pm

      Thanks for catching that, Sarah!! Fixed!

      Reply
      • Sarah says

        February 10, 2017 at 6:16 pm

        Of course. Just took them out of the oven!

      • Tracy says

        February 10, 2017 at 6:18 pm

        Yay! Hope you enjoy them! 🙂

  7. Dawn - Girl Heart Food says

    February 2, 2017 at 10:23 am

    Big YES from me! Yeah, I don’t these would last more than a day (or what am I saying….a couple hours). Brownies are the ultimate sweet treat and love the combo of chocolate and peanut butter. Don’t think it can get much better. Pinning these! I know hubby would love them too! Cheers to a great weekend ahead 🙂

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      February 2, 2017 at 12:57 pm

      Hehe, thanks, Dawn! And thanks for pinning!!

      Reply
  8. David @ CookingChat says

    January 27, 2017 at 5:25 pm

    5 stars
    looks like a great dessert! let’s see, weekend plans include making some filet mignon, which I haven’t done in awhile.

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      January 28, 2017 at 9:35 am

      Thanks, David. And sounds like you have a tasty weekend ahead of you! 😉

      Reply
  9. Meg | Meg is Well says

    January 27, 2017 at 4:57 pm

    5 stars
    Yeah…totally more like Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies for 1. I’m not sharing-I love peanut butter and chocolate too much!

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      January 28, 2017 at 9:36 am

      Hehe, Meg, I feel like you get me. 😉

      Reply
  10. Thanh | Eat, Little Bird says

    January 27, 2017 at 4:35 pm

    I love that this recipe is for two! I’ve never tried a peanut butter brownie, but I love peanut butter and I love brownies … must be the perfect combination!

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      January 28, 2017 at 9:37 am

      Thanks, Thanh! You should definitely try it some time. The combo is sooo good! 🙂

      Reply
  11. swathi says

    January 27, 2017 at 3:45 pm

    I am love with this brownies as it has two my favorite ingredients peanut butter and chocolate. Never tried swirls with peanut butter. You are right these are best for valentine day treat.

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      January 28, 2017 at 9:37 am

      Thanks, Swathi!!

      Reply
  12. Lisa | Garlic & Zest says

    January 27, 2017 at 3:06 pm

    My two favorite flavors in one luscious brownie??? I’m all over this!

    Reply
    • Tracy says

      January 27, 2017 at 3:39 pm

      Hehe, thanks, Lisa!

      Reply
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