Description
If you’re looking for a decadent, crowd-pleasing dessert that combines two beloved flavors, these Peanut Butter Brownie Cups are exactly what you need. With a rich, fudgy chocolate base and a creamy, sweet-salty peanut butter center, these treats deliver bakery-quality results with minimal effort. Perfect for parties, quick desserts, or even as a freezer-friendly snack, this easy recipe fits right into your list of go-to food ideas. Whether you’re hunting for a quick breakfast option, easy dinner dessert, or just healthy snack inspiration with a bit of indulgence, these brownie cups belong in your rotation of fun, easy recipes.
Ingredients
8 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (melted into batter)
1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (for topping)
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon milk or cream
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease each cavity.
2. Melt the butter and 1/2 cup of chocolate chips in the microwave, stirring until smooth. Let it cool slightly.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs until light and fluffy.
4. Stir in vanilla extract and the melted chocolate mixture until fully combined.
5. Sift in cocoa powder, flour, and salt. Gently fold together without overmixing.
6. Spoon 1 heaping tablespoon of brownie batter into each muffin cup and smooth the tops.
7. In a small bowl, mix peanut butter, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth and creamy.
8. Drop about 1 teaspoon of peanut butter mixture into the center of each cup and lightly press it down.
9. Cover with remaining brownie batter and top with a few chocolate chips.
10. Bake for 16–20 minutes or until edges are set and a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
11. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely or serve warm.
Notes
Let brownie cups cool before removing from liners to avoid breakage.
Use shelf-stable creamy peanut butter for best consistency.
Freeze individually for a quick grab-and-go chocolate snack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: easy dessert, peanut butter brownies, quick chocolate treat, fun baking idea, homemade brownie cups