Chocolate and Peanut Butter when paired together are the perfect match. These brownies are not too sweet, not overly chocolatey, and give that lovely fudge texture, something I can appreciate. The perfect balance to a perfect match.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies
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150g dark chocolate, broken into bits or chopped into pieces
100g butter, cut into pieces
200g (3/4 cup) caster sugar
75g (1/2 cup) flour
2 tablespoons good quality cocoa powder
2 eggs
200g (3/4 cup) crunchy or smooth peanut butter
Pre heat oven to 325ºF (160ºC). Butter and flour the bottom and sides of a square baking pan. Also line the bottom and two sides with parchment paper; leaving a bit to overhang at the sides.
Place the chocolate and butter in a large heat proof bowl over a saucepan half way filled with simmering water. Make sure the bowl doesn't touch the water. Stir with a heat proof spoon until the chocolate melts and the chocolate mixture is smooth.
Combine the sugar, flour, cocoa powder in a large bowl. Add the chocolatey mixture and eggs and stir until just combine. Pour batter into the prepared pan. Spoon the peanut butter over top of the brownie mixture and use a round bladed knife to create swirls.
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until crumbs cling to a skewer or knife inserted into the centre. Set aside to cool. Cut into squares and serve.