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May 3, 2019 · Updated September 8, 2020 · Leave a Comment

“Secret Ingredient” Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies

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These Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies are the perfect dessert for peanut butter lovers – and you’ll never guess the secret ingredient that gives them an extra kick!

Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies are the perfect dessert for peanut butter lovers - you'll never guess the secret ingredient that gives them an extra kick!

Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies

Peanut butter.

Chocolate.

Those are two of my favorite things in the entire world!!

If you’ve ever browsed my dessert recipes index, then you’ve probably seen that I have more than a few that feature this glorious combination, both healthy and not-so-healthy (wink, wink!)

Chocolate peanut butter granola bars, chocolate dipped peanut butter crackers, homemade Snickers bars, peanut butter cup stuffed cupcakes…the list could go on and on!

But I can’t believe it took me so long to make chocolate peanut butter brownies!! What was I thinking?!

I love brownies…especially thick, fudge-y brownies with lots of extra chocolate flavor. And adding peanut butter…ALL the yes to that!!

So even though it took a few years to make it happen, I finally have a crave-worthy chocolate peanut butter brownies recipe to share with you!

And I just know that you’re going to love it too!

Baking with Espresso Powder – Explained

This recipe was originally named “espresso brownies,” but I decided to change the name because they don’t actually taste like coffee.

So why add espresso powder to brownie mix at all?

Adding espresso or coffee while baking is a little trick that brings out BIG chocolate flavor. Adding coffee powder to cake mix is a sneaky (but delicious) way that pro bakers enhance chocolate flavor in their desserts.

You’ve got to taste it to believe it!

Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies are the perfect dessert for peanut butter lovers - you'll never guess the secret ingredient that gives them an extra kick!

Espresso Brownies Ingredients

For your convenience, I’ve provided shop-able ad links to some of the ingredients and kitchen supplies used to make our chocolate peanut butter brownies; read our disclosure policy here.

  • Boxed brownie mix
  • Vegetable oil
  • Egg
  • Water
  • Espresso powder
  • Peanut butter chips
  • Coarse salt
  • Semi-sweet chocolate chips

A free printable copy of the ingredients list with full amounts is available at the bottom of the post.

Kitchen Supplies Used

  • Non-slip mixing bowls
  • 8 x 8 ” baking pan
  • Aluminum foil
  • Microwave safe mixing bowl

Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies are the perfect dessert for peanut butter lovers - you'll never guess the secret ingredient that gives them an extra kick!

How to Make Chocolate and Peanut Butter Brownies

A free printable copy of the full recipe is below the prep tips.

While oven preheats, prepare an 8×8-baking pan with non-stick baking spray.

TIP: Lining the pan with foil and spraying the foil will allow for easy removal.

chocolate and peanut butter brownie ingredients

Combine oil, water, egg and espresso powder in a large mixing bowl. Stir in the brownie mix until it’s well combined. Gently stir in ¾ cup of the peanut butter chips.

mixing peanut butter chips into brownie batter

Pour the batter into baking pan. Scatter the remaining peanut butter chips on top and finish with a sprinkle of sea salt.

chocolate espresso brownie batter in pan, topped with peanut butter chips

Bake 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow the brownies to cool completely before cutting.

To make a chocolate drizzle:

Using a microwave safe bowl, heat chocolate chips in 20 second intervals, stirring in between, until melted. Use a spoon or fork to drizzle melted chocolate on top of your chocolate peanut butter brownies.

These Espresso Peanut Butter Chip Brownies are the perfect dessert for the after-dinner coffee lover!

Lastly, try not to eat the whole pan!

Oh wait, that’s just me…

These Espresso Peanut Butter Chip Brownies are the perfect dessert for the after-dinner coffee lover!

 

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies are the perfect dessert for peanut butter lovers - you'll never guess the secret ingredient that gives them an extra kick!
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"Secret Ingredient" Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies

Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies are the perfect dessert for peanut butter lovers - you'll never guess the secret ingredient that gives them an extra kick!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time40 mins
Total Time50 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Espresso, Espresso Brownies, Espresso Peanut Butter Chip Brownies, peanut butter, Peanut Butter Brownies
Servings: 16 Brownies
Calories: 259kcal
Author: Stacey aka the Soccer Mom

Ingredients

  • 1 Box Regular Size Brownie Mix 15-17 oz.
  • 1/3 Cup Vegetable Oil
  • 1 Egg
  • 1/3 Cup Water
  • 2 tbsp Espresso Coffee Powder
  • 1 Cup Peanut Butter Chips
  • 1/4 tsp Coarse Salt
  • 1/4 Cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and prepare an 8×8-baking pan with non-stick spray or foil.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the oil, water, egg and espresso powder. Stir in the brownie mix until it’s well combined. Gently stir in ¾ cup of the peanut butter chips.
  • Pour the batter into your prepared pan. Top the batter with the remaining peanut butter chips and sprinkle the salt on top.
  • Bake 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow the brownies to cool completely before cutting.
  • Melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips in the microwave for 10 seconds, adding 5 seconds at a time until the desired consistency is reached. Using a fork, drizzle the chocolate over the top of the brownies.
  • Cut & enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 155mg | Potassium: 41mg | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1.4mg

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies are the perfect dessert for peanut butter lovers - you'll never guess the secret ingredient that gives them an extra kick!

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Stacey is the creator of The Soccer Mom Blog, a Houston Texas mom blog that focuses on positive living for women and families. She loves to share real food recipes, money-saving tips, parenting encouragement, kids activities, DIY tutorials, home hacks, fitness, and so much more! To get to know Stacey even better, click here.
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