Fudgy Brownies with Peanut Butter

Directions

• Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
  Melt the butter: In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
  Sugar magic: Remove from heat and whisk in the granulated sugar and brown sugar until well combined.
  Eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  Dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
  Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  Make the peanut butter swirl: In a small bowl, whisk together the creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth and creamy.
  Assemble the swirls: Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan. Dollop spoonfuls of the peanut butter mixture on top of the batter. Then, use a knife to swirl the peanut butter mixture gently into the brownie batter, creating a marbled effect. Don’t overmix, you want some distinct swirls.
• want some distinct swirls.
  Pour the rest and bake: Pour the remaining brownie batter on top of the peanut butter swirls. Spread the batter evenly to cover the pan.
  Bake until fudgy: Bake the brownies for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with some moist crumbs attached. For fudgier brownies, bake for a shorter time.
  Cool and enjoy! Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting and serving. The brownies will firm up more as they cool.
• Melted or softened peanut butter: You can use melted peanut butter or softened peanut butter at room temperature for the swirl. Melted peanut butter will create a thinner swirl, while softened peanut butter will create a thicker swirl.
  Salted vs. unsalted butter: If you use salted butter, omit the added salt in the brownie base ingredients.
• Chopped peanuts (optional): For an extra peanut butter crunch, you can sprinkle chopped peanuts on top of the batter before baking.
  Frosting fun (optional): After the brownies cool, you can frost them with your favorite chocolate frosting for an extra decadent treat.
  These Fudgy Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. With their rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter flavors, they’re the perfect homemade dessert for any occasion