Crunchy Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies

32 Reviews

“These are real chewy and scrumptious peanut butter brownies. Can be whipped up in a jiffy.” - by Wendi

Ingredients

1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup white sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup chopped peanuts
1 (19.8 ounce) package brownie mix
2 tablespoons water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs

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Original recipe yields 36 bars

Directions

Heat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease bottom of one13x9 inch pan.
In a small bowl blend the cream cheese, peanut butter, white sugar and 1 egg. Beat at medium speed until smooth. Stir in peanuts and set aside.
In a large bowl combine the brownie mix, water, oil and 2 eggs. Beat for fifty strokes with a wooden spoon.
Spread half of the batter into the prepared pan. Drop filling by tablespoonfuls over brownie batter. Spoon remaining batter over filling. Pull a knife through the batter in wide curves, turn pan and repeat for a marbled effect.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes. Cool completely and cut into bars. Sore tightly covered in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (36 total)

Calories
139 cal
7%

Fat
8.8 g
14%

Carbs
14.2 g
5%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Reviews (32)

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KMELENDI

Feb. 4, 2004

"These brownies were fabulous. I wasn't sure what kind of delicious brownie mix to buy (they all look good), so I choose one with the extra chocolate packet ;) I added a bit more peanut butter, cre..." See moream cheese, and a tad more oil and they turned out to be fabulous-not greasy as I was worried. Also, I added milk choc. chips and peanut butter chips (mixed bag)which added flavor and texture. My husband went crazy over them and I know the whole batch will be gone within 48 hours!"

ROXANNAW

Sep. 7, 2003

"I omitted the nuts as well. I added a bit more pb. These were good. Very rich. The only negative...I thought they came out a little greasier than the usual brownie but they were pretty good and a nice..." See more change of pace from the usual boxed brownie mix."

SunnyByrd

Feb. 15, 2008

"These turned out great. I did end up adding more peanut butter. I also "swirled" by dropping in peanut butter mixture a little at a time, rather than trying to swirl it all at once. Thanks for the re..." See morecipe!"

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