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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

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:

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  • 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 3/4 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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3.86 from 28 votes

Peanut Butter Cup Brownie Bites

Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownie Bites- creamy peanut butter filling in a chocolate fudge brownie bite! Perfect for any occasion!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dessert
Keyword: chocolate brownie bites, chocolate peanut butter, chocolate peanut butter brownie bites
Servings: 36
Calories: 104kcal
Author: The Cookin' Chicks

Equipment

Ingredients

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 3/4 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 bite | Calories: 104kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 36mg | Potassium: 55mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 48IU | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg
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  2. Carol L. Mentze

    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!!!!

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    • Kristin

      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

  4. Teresa

    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?

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    • Kristin

      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

  15. Darlene

    I made these about 3 weeks ago. I ended up throwing them I garbage. I used the liners for muffins and they all stuck to the sides. Will make again as they do look very good.

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  19. Val van nynatten

    If I cooked in a 9×7 pan , and cut into squares would it would. Thinking of christmas, love the easy recipe, please add me.

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    • Kristin

      GREAT idea!!! I bet that would be amazing!! Maybe sprinkle a bit of salt on top and make it salted caramel brownie bites!!

      Reply

  22. Judy Harris

    I love good recipes. The peanut butter brownie bites looks fabulous……………just what my great grandkids loves. Thanks for the add.

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  23. Emogene Oliver

    I can’t wait to try the Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownie Bites. They look delicious. Would love to receive your recipes. Please add me to your mailing list.

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  24. Tish

    My soldier is coming home for Thanksgiving tonight, and these will be the delectable end to a rib eye dinner for him. He’s going to be in heaven. Thanks for helping to make the holiday special for him. He’s always bragging to his battle buddies about his mom’s cooking, and this recipe will hold a star spot in the repertoire. If the rest of your recipes are like this one, please put me on your list. Yum!

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    • Kristin

      Awww, I am so happy to help and hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your soldier! What a special day that will be! Take care!! I am adding you to the mailing list right now!!

      Reply

  25. Jenn

    It looks like there is melted chocolate and peanut butter on top. Where does the melted chocolate come from if you only put peanut butter on top?

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    • Kristin

      I sprinkled a few extra chocolate chips onto the melted peanut butter, which caused the chocolate to melt as well since they were still slightly warm 🙂

      Reply

  30. Donna

    This recipe looks amazing! I’m making these for Thanksgiving…wondering if making them today would leave them stale by Thursday….what do you think? Also, please add me to the mailing list! 🙂

    Reply

    • Kristin

      No problem making these today, just keep them in a container until serving!! Adding you right now!! Welcome to the page!!

      Reply

  35. Melanie Pendleton

    What size pan is used? A mini cupcake pan or regular cupcake pan? I am kind of assuming mini since its called bites?

    Reply

    • Kristin

      I have used both a mini and regular sized pan, however, I have found that using a regular sized pan works a little better 🙂

      Reply

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