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Peanut Butter Cup Brownies
Indulge in rich, fudgy brownies swirled with crunchy peanut butter for a decadent treat that's gluten-free and dairy-free.
Ingredients
Dry ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose gluten-free flour
- 0.25 tsp baking powder
- 0.75 cup cacao or cocoa powder
- 1.5 cups organic, raw coconut sugar OR maple syrup, date syrup or raw honey
- 1 tsp good-quality instant coffee or espresso powder
- 0.5 tsp sea salt
- 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs at room temperature
- 0.75 cup grass-fed butter, vanilla ghee, or avocado oil
- 1 cup dairy-free semisweet chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate
- 4-6 tbsp crunchy, all-natural peanut butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13 inch pan with parchment or foil.
- Melt chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl over simmering water or microwave until smooth.
- Whisk dry ingredients in a large bowl. Cool melted chocolate mixture, then add eggs and sweetener, whisking well.
- Pour wet into dry, mix until thick and fudgy. Spread batter in pan, then swirl peanut butter on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25-28 minutes for a fudgier texture, or about 30 minutes for fully baked.
Notes
For extra richness, slightly underbake the brownies.