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    Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownie Bites

    Modified: May 8, 2024 · Published: Jun 6, 2014 by Kristin · This post may contain affiliate links. · 109 Comments

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    Love chocolate and peanut butter together? These delicious Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownie Bites are fudgy brownies with a creamy peanut butter sauce that is heaven in a tiny bite! The ultimate sweet treat for any occasion!

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    Peanut Butter Brownie Bites

    If you love chocolate and peanut butter and especially love brownies, then you’ll most definitely want to try these Peanut Butter Brownie Bites! With a fudge like brownie cup, rich and creamy peanut butter center, and melted chocolate chips throughout, you can’t go wrong!

    Though these bites may be little, they certainly hold their own! The perfect dessert to serve when company comes over, at a party or picnic, or simply when that sweet tooth craving hits! They store perfectly, are easy to transport, and are perfectly delicious with each and every bite!

    chocolate brownie bites with a peanut butter center

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    • Peanut Butter Brownie Bites
    • Why this recipe works
    • Ingredients Needed:
    • How to make Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownie Bites
    • Tips and Tricks
    • How to store
    • More Chocolate Peanut Butter Recipes to try
    • Peanut Butter Cup Brownie Bites

    Why this recipe works

    When you’re in the mood for brownies, but want to change them up and add an extra WOW factor, these brownie bites are just the thing to make!

    • Bite Sized- they can be enjoyed on the go and are the perfect size for enjoying grab and go style
    • Flavor Packed- with fudge like brownies combined with ooey gooey peanut butter and chocolate chips, these have a burst of flavor with every bite
    • Freezer Friendly- feel free to make ahead of time and freeze until needed
    • Quick and Easy to Make- these can be ready for the oven in under 10 minutes! Using only one bowl too
    • Perfectly satisfies that sweet tooth craving- when that craving hits, these will be ready! Rich, fudge like brownies with a smooth and creamy peanut butter center. YUM

    ooey gooey peanut butter in the center of a fudge like brownie

    Ingredients Needed:

    Full printable recipe card at bottom of this post

    • Sugar
    • Butter- softened
    • Water
    • Semisweet Chocolate Chips
    • Egg
    • Vanilla Extract- try to use pure versus imitation
    • Flour- all-purpose
    • Baking Soda
    • Milk Chocolate Chips- feel free to use semi-sweet if desired
    • Creamy Peanut Butter- Creamy sweetened peanut butter works best

    melted peanut butter inside a chocolate brownie cup

    How to make Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownie Bites

    1. In a microwaveable safe bowl, combine the sugar, butter, and water. Microwave in 45 second increments until butter is melted.
    2. Add in the 1 cup chocolate chips (semisweet) and stir until melted. *If not melting entirely, stick back into microwave for a few seconds. Stir mixture until completely combined.
    3. Add in the egg and vanilla extract. Mix in the flour and baking soda.
    4. Allow batter to cool off slightly, for about 5-10 minutes.
    5. Fold in the milk chocolate chips. Grease or line a muffin tray and fill each tin with batter, about ¾ full.
    6. Place muffin tray in a preheated oven, 350 degrees, and bake for 14-16 minutes.
    7. Once brownie cups are baked, remove from oven and allow to cool off for about 5 minutes.
    8. If brownie centers do not cave in when cooling, use a tablespoon and gently press into the middle of each cup creating a small divot.
    9. Microwave the peanut butter until creamy and melted. Pour about 1 tablespoon peanut butter into each brownie cup center. Top with additional chocolate chips if desired.

     

    Tips and Tricks

    • Do not over-mix the brownie batter. If you like your brownie bites fudgy, mix until the ingredients are just combined. The more you stir, the more cakey the finished brownies will be.
    • Be sure to thoroughly grease muffin tin to ensure the brownies don’t stick.
    • Feel free to use a brownie mix in place of the homemade brownies for an added shortcut.
    • Chopped Reese’s can be used in place of the chocolate chips in the center!
    • Feel free to make these in a pan as well and cut into pieces versus muffin bites.

    a serving tray of chocolate peanut butter brownie bites

    How to store

    These bites are best enjoyed within a day or two of making. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days, and then allow time for the brownie bites to stand at room temperature (about 30 minutes or so) before eating, so the brownies aren’t too hard.

    To freeze, allow brownies to cool completely before placing in a freezer safe container. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw before enjoying!

    creamy peanut butter in the center of a brownie

    More Chocolate Peanut Butter Recipes to try

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls– the love of chocolate and peanut butter are combined in these irresistible chocolate-covered peanut butter balls. These no-bake peanut butter balls are made with just 4 ingredients and are melt-in-your-mouth good!

    Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies– big, thick, chewy, and soft and loaded with peanut butter and chocolate flavor. They are outrageously good!

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Dirt Cake– delicious, simple to prepare, and perfect for sweet tooth cravings! 3 layers combined into one Heavenly treat!

    No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oreo Dessert– layers of velvety peanut butter filling, peanut butter filled chocolate candy, and a rich hot fudge mousse piled on top of an Oreo cookie crust.

    Instant Pot Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake– a stunning dessert that comes together in no time! Not only is it amazingly easy, but it’s the best cheesecake EVER!

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    Peanut Butter Cup Brownie Bites

    Recipe by: Kristin
    Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownie Bites- creamy peanut butter filling in a chocolate fudge brownie bite! Perfect for any occasion!
    3.86 from 28 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 25 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Servings 36
    Calories 104 kcal

    Equipment

    • Mixing Bowls
    • muffin tray
    • Muffin Liners

    Ingredients
      

    • ¾ cup sugar
    • ¼ cup butter *softened
    • 1 tablespoon water
    • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
    • 1 egg
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 cup flour *all purpose
    • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
    • ¾ cup milk chocolate chips
    • ½ cup peanut butter *creamy

    Instructions
     

    • In a microwaveable safe bowl, combine the sugar, butter, and water. Microwave in 45 second increments until butter is melted.
    • Add in the 1 cup chocolate chips (semisweet) and stir until melted. *If not melting entirely, stick back into microwave for a few seconds.
    • Stir mixture until completely combined.
    • Add in the egg and vanilla extract.
    • Mix in the flour and baking soda.
    • Allow batter to cool off slightly, for about 5-10 minutes.
    • Fold in the milk chocolate chips.
    • Grease or line a muffin tray and fill each tin with batter, about ¾ full.
    • Place muffin tray in a preheated oven, 350, and bake for 14-16 minutes.
    • Once brownie cups are baked, remove from oven and allow to cool off for about 5 minutes.
    • If brownie centers do not cave in when cooling, use a tablespoon and gently press into the middle of each cup creating a small divot.
    • Microwave the peanut butter until creamy and melted.
    • Pour about 1 tablespoon peanut butter into each brownie cup center. Top with additional chocolate chips if desired. Enjoy!

    Notes

    (recipe adapted from Chocolate Therapy)

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1brownie biteCalories: 104kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 36mgPotassium: 55mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 48IUCalcium: 6mgIron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Mar says

      January 31, 2020 at 9:16 am

      Would like to be added to your mailing list please!

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      • Kristin says

        January 31, 2020 at 11:05 am

        Great! I will add you right now! Hope you enjoy the recipes!

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    2. Carol L. Mentze says

      July 14, 2017 at 1:21 am

      Are these regular size brownie cupcakes or mini ones? I would love to know how many servings this will make as I need enough for twenty or more!!!! Looking forward to hearing from you!!!!

      Reply
      • Kristin says

        July 16, 2017 at 9:11 am

        Hi! These are regular sized cupcakes! As for how many servings this make, it depends on how “full” each cup is, but about 12-15 cupcakes per batch! Enjoy!!

        Reply
    3. Cindy Conley says

      July 13, 2017 at 2:09 pm

      How many do u get with this recipe?

      Reply
      • Kristin says

        July 13, 2017 at 5:06 pm

        I got about 12-14 brownie bites!! Depends on how full you fill each cup though! Enjoy!

        Reply
    4. Teresa says

      December 18, 2015 at 7:15 pm

      I made these on Thursday and they are delicious. I think I may have baked them a little too long though as they got a little too hard after sitting a few hours. I tested with a toothpick, it came out wet so I decided to leave them in about 45 seconds longer. I wish that I could have videoed my 1 year old niece when my sister was feeding these to her. OMG….she absolutely loved them! when my sister made her say please before each bite she threw her hands up in her hair and wailed around screaming I want more num num…It was to darn cute! I am making these again tomorrow for a bake sale on Sunday. I am cooking them in the mini muffin pan. Any suggestion on the cooking time for that pan size?

      Reply
      • Kristin says

        December 19, 2015 at 10:05 am

        How cute!! I am so glad they were a hit!! If using a mini muffin tin, I would cut the baking time in half and keep an eye on them afterwards. These will be a hit at the bake sale for sure!

        Reply
    5. Cyndi says

      December 14, 2015 at 11:04 am

      YUM!!! Thank you for sharing! This will be on my list of Christmas goodies to make, maybe tonight! 🙂 God Bless!

      Reply
      • Kristin says

        December 14, 2015 at 11:10 am

        You’ll love these!! Enjoy and hope you have a Merry Christmas!!

        Reply
    6. Samantha says

      December 13, 2015 at 2:29 pm

      They sound great but not everyone has a microwave. By choice. Just something to consider for future posts.

      Reply
      • Kristin says

        December 14, 2015 at 11:10 am

        A stove can be used to melt the chocolate and peanut butter mixture, no problem!!

        Reply
    7. Jan says

      December 12, 2015 at 7:29 pm

      WOULD love to get your recipes,in my emale

      Reply
      • Kristin says

        December 13, 2015 at 9:39 am

        I will get you added to the mailing list right now!! 🙂

        Reply
    8. Carol says

      December 05, 2015 at 9:05 pm

      Is the flour plain or self rising..They look great

      Reply
      • Kristin says

        December 06, 2015 at 7:55 am

        The flour is all purpose flour. Enjoy!!

        Reply
    9. Bonnie says

      December 05, 2015 at 5:07 pm

      Please add me to your mailing list Thank you

      Reply
      • Kristin says

        December 06, 2015 at 7:57 am

        Adding you right now!! Welcome to the page!!

        Reply
    10. Shelly says

      December 04, 2015 at 11:45 pm

      #3 says to add 1 cup chocolates chips; I take it those are the semi sweet ones & that #8 are the chocolate chips?

      Reply
      • Kristin says

        December 05, 2015 at 5:56 am

        Yep, you are correct! I also have updated the recipe, sorry about the confusion! Hope you enjoy these!!!

        Reply
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