I have used both creamy and crunchy peanut butter when making these. Either one seems to work just fine. I have not used the reduced fat ones. The unusual ingredient is chocolate-flavored syrup. The recipe calls for one cup, but I always just squirt the syrup onto the batter until it is lightly covered. This saves a little on the dishwashing. I posted a recipe for DIY Chocolate Syrup sometime back.
These should be stored tightly covered, provided, of course, there are any left to store after the first day.
Marbled Peanut-Butter Brownies
1/2 c. butter or margarine, softened
1/4 c. peanut butter
1 c. light brown sugar, lightly packed
1/2 c. sugar
3 eggs, at room temperature
1 t. vanilla
2 c. all-purpose flour
2 t. baking powder
1/8 t. salt
1 c. chocolate-flavored syrup
3/4 c. coarsely chopped salted mixed nuts
Cream together butter or margarine and peanut butter until well blended. Beat in brown and granulated sugar until well blended. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until batter is light and fluffy, adding vanilla with the last egg. Combine flour, baking powder and salt in a small bowl. Stir into creamed mixture. The dough will be somewhat stiff. Spread half the batter into a lightly greased 9x13-inch pan. Spread syrup over the top. (I just drizzle it from the bottle until the surface is covered.) Spoon remaining batter over syrup and spread out carefully to cover. Swirl with knife or spatula to a create a marbled effect. Sprinkle the chopped nuts over the top. Pat into batter lightly with your hand. Bake 35 to 4 minutes or until lightly browned and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on rack. Cut into bars. Makes about 36. Store tightly covered.
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Mmmm these look absolutely delicious! :) I think these would go down a treat in my house! Also, I’d like to invite you to come link up with me at my link party! I’d love it if you could stop by & link up some of your recipes! Here's the link: http://anyonitanibbles.blogspot.co.uk/2013/06/tasty-tuesdays-14-plus-16-dad-approved-fathers-day-recipes.html
ReplyDeleteThanks for bringing these over to What'd You Do This Weekend? I can't wait to make these. Hope to see you next week.
ReplyDeleteWishes for tasty dishes,
Linda
Tumbleweed Contessa
Holy cow - these look so tasty! I'd love for you to bring this to Tuesday's Table - http://zentmrs.blogspot.com/2013/06/tuesdays-table-for-june-11-2013-and.html
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