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Peanut Butter Brownie Bombs

  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 bombs 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baked and dipped
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Fudgy brownie bites wrapped around creamy peanut butter centers and dipped in glossy chocolate, delivering a sweet, salty, and irresistibly rich treat in every bite.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
  • 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted for coating

Instructions

  1. Preheat Your Equipment: Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
  2. Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, vanilla, and salt until a thick, smooth batter forms.
  3. Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it into an even layer.
  4. Assemble the Dish: Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the edges are set and the center is slightly underbaked. Cool completely, then crumble the brownies into a bowl and press together until dough-like. In another bowl, mix peanut butter with powdered sugar, then roll into small 1 teaspoon balls.
  5. Cook to Perfection: Scoop about 1 tablespoon of brownie dough, flatten slightly, and wrap it around a peanut butter ball, sealing completely to form a smooth sphere.
  6. Finishing Touches: Melt the chocolate chips in short microwave bursts or over a double boiler until smooth. Dip each bomb, let excess drip off, and place on a parchment-lined tray.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Chill until the chocolate sets, then serve as rich, bite-size treats.

Notes

  • Chill the peanut butter balls for 15 minutes before wrapping to keep their shape.
  • Do not overbake the brownies, slightly underbaked crumbs stay fudgy and pliable.
  • For a thinner coating, stir 1 teaspoon neutral oil into the melted chocolate.
  • Top with flaky sea salt or crushed peanuts before the coating sets for extra flair.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bomb
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 22 g
  • Sodium: 120 mg
  • Fat: 16 g
  • Saturated Fat: 8 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Cholesterol: 25 mg

Keywords: peanut butter brownie bombs, brownie bites, chocolate truffles, peanut butter dessert, fudgy brownies