Ingredients:
For the brownie layer:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
For the peanut butter cookie dough layer:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- To make the brownie layer: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in the granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Add the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder to the saucepan. Stir until the dry ingredients are fully incorporated and the batter is smooth.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly.
- To make the peanut butter cookie dough layer: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the flour and salt to the peanut butter mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Stir in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Drop spoonfuls of the peanut butter cookie dough onto the brownie batter in the baking pan. Use a spatula or your fingers to gently spread the dough out evenly over the brownie batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Remove from the oven and let the peanut butter cookie dough brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
- Once cooled, cut into squares and serve.
- These peanut butter cookie dough brownies are sure to be a hit with peanut butter and chocolate lovers alike. Enjoy!