This post is about how to make delicious brownies with a peanut butter cup.
Whenever a Reese’s peanut butter cup craving hits, I find it impossible to stop at just one. To satisfy my sweet tooth, I created these mini peanut butter brownies. They pack a delightful chocolate punch, allowing me to indulge in multiple mini peanut butter cups in a single sitting – with a bit less guilt.
These small treats are perfect for chocolate and peanut butter lovers. Whether you’re hosting a party, looking for a kid-friendly snack, or just in the mood for something sweet, these homemade bite-sized brownies are just the thing.
How to Make Mini Brownies with Peanut Butter Cups:
Tools:
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Whisk
- Spatula
- Small/medium cookie scoop
- 24-well Mini Muffin Pan
Ingredients:
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 24 miniature peanut butter cups
Consider purchasing a bag of Reese’s Minis Peanut Butter Cups UNWRAPPED instead of unwrapping each one. This will save you time and prevent you from succumbing to the temptation of devouring them all while you open them.
Instructions to Bake Mini Brownies with Peanut Butter Cups:
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a mini muffin pan with non-stick spray or use mini parchment liners.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the butter and chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring each time until the mixture is smooth.
- Mix the sugar into the warm chocolate mixture, stirring until it cools down and becomes uniform, about 2 minutes. Then, stir in the eggs.
- Fold in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt into the wet mixture with a spatula, mixing just until you can’t see any flour.
- Use a small cookie scoop or spoon to fill each muffin well about halfway with the brownie batter, and place a mini peanut butter cup in the center of each.
- Bake for 9-12 minutes, or until the edges look set and slightly dry. Allow the brownies to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
- Remove the brownies from the pan, twisting and pulling them out if the pan is well-greased, or gently using a knife if they stick.
Notes:
- For Regular Muffin Pans: You can use a regular muffin pan with standard-sized peanut butter cups. This will need more batter for each and a bit longer in the oven.
- Storing: Keep them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or freeze for up to a month.
Mini Brownies with Peanut Butter Cups
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 24 miniature peanut butter cups
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a mini muffin pan with non-stick spray or use mini parchment liners.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the butter and chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring each time until the mixture is smooth.
- Mix the sugar into the warm chocolate mixture, stirring until it cools down and becomes uniform, about 2 minutes. Then, stir in the eggs.
- Fold in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt into the wet mixture with a spatula, mixing just until you can’t see any flour.
- Use a small cookie scoop or spoon to fill each muffin well about halfway with the brownie batter, and place a mini peanut butter cup in the center of each.
- Bake for 9-12 minutes, or until the edges look set and slightly dry. Allow the brownies to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
- Remove the brownies from the pan, twisting and pulling them out if the pan is well-greased, or gently using a knife if they stick.
Notes
- For Regular Muffin Pans: You can use a regular muffin pan with standard-sized peanut butter cups. This will need more batter for each and a bit longer in the oven.
- Storing: Keep them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or freeze for up to a month.
Final Thoughts
There you have it, mamas – adorable and yummy mini brownies with peanut butter cups. They’re perfect for sharing, gifting, or enjoying by yourself. Have fun making them, and even more fun eating them!
Up next check out my post revealing my, Strawberry Rice Krispie Treat Hearts Recipe.
