Peanut Swirl Brownies

Show: Barefoot ContessaEpisode: Memory Lane

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (110)

Cook Time:
30 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
20 large brownies

Times:

Prep: 12 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 30 min
Total:: 42 min

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Ingredients

1 pound unsalted butter
1 pound plus 12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips, divided
6 ounces unsweetened chocolate
6 extra-large eggs
3 tablespoons instant coffee granules
2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups sugar
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 cup smooth peanut butter

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter and flour a 12 by 18 by 1 1/2-inch sheet pan.

Melt together the butter, 1 pound of chocolate chips, and the unsweetened chocolate in a medium bowl over simmering water. Allow to cool slightly. In a large bowl, stir (do not beat) together the eggs, coffee granules, vanilla, and sugar. Stir the warm chocolate mixture into the egg mixture and allow to cool to room temperature.

In a medium bowl, sift together 1 cup of flour, the baking powder, and salt. Add to the cooled chocolate mixture. Toss the remaining 12 ounces of chocolate chips in a medium bowl with 1/4 cup of flour, then add them to the chocolate batter. Pour into the prepared sheet pan. Spoon the peanut butter over the top of the chocolate mixture and using a knife, swirl it through the chocolate mixture.

Bake for 20 minutes, then rap the baking sheet against the oven shelf to force the air to escape from between the pan and the brownie dough. Bake for about 10 to 15 minutes more or until a toothpick comes out clean. Do not overbake! Allow to cool thoroughly, refrigerate, and cut into large squares.

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recipe Peanut Swirl Brownies
sarah hoboken, NJ 02-08-2010
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simply amazing!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

i love to bake! and of course eat what i bake. such a wonderful recipe. i didn't find the brownies to be an greasier than... expected from using a pound of butter ... Followed the recommended trick of microwaving the peanut butter which was very helpful! Read more
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Christopher Mobile, AL 02-07-2010
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WOW GREAT RECIPE
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this recipe tonight for my superbowl party. These brownies were a hit, and the instant coffee really gave the brownies... the added umph. This recipe has now made its home in my recipe box, a special spot in my kitchen. If anyone wants brownies, this is the recipe and super easy to make, however; I did not let the chocolate mixture come to room temp and they baked just fine. I seen this recipe on the television show and found some differences. The bake time is different from the show which says 30 minutes total. Either way this recipe is a keeper for any family.Read more
recipe Peanut Swirl Brownies
Erin Chicago, IL 02-07-2010
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Brownie Heaven
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

These were only in the fridge for 15 minutes before we dove in and they were amazing. And pretty easy to make. Can't go... wrong with Ina!Read more
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Carol Fairhaven, MA 02-06-2010
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It's not the butter
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

To anyone that complains that their brownies were "greasy" it's definitely not the amount of butter in the recipe. I bet you... used natural peanut butter ( with the oil sitting on the top ). You can not use that in baking ,it just doesn't work out. I made these and cut the recipe in half using a 9 x 13 pan. I used more peanut butter than Ina called for because that's my preference. I also like a smoother brownie texture and melted all of the chips. No need to keep these in the frig over night before you dive in , a couple hours is all they need to cut smoothly. Read more
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nicole meriden, CT 02-04-2010
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Awesome
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

these are great brownies... the best way to swirl the peanut butter, is to heat it up in the microwave for 25 seconds. i then... was able to pour it onto the brownies in lines and the used the knifeRead more
recipe Peanut Swirl Brownies
Rebecca Phoenix, AZ 01-23-2010
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nom nom nom nom
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Ummmm....brownies all over my face (and my shirt). SOOOOOOO delic...tell ur friends...I just licked the bowl. Stil... cooking...waiting...watching...waiting.. P.s We added a pound of butter (per the recipe)...Scotts running home...ps he lives in the next zip code.Read more