Chewy Peanut Butter Brownies

These peanut butter brownies have been a favorite in my family since I was a small child. Because they're so popular, I usually double the recipe. Great with chocolate frosting!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 177 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup peanut butter
• ½ cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ⅔ cup white sugar
• ⅓ cup margarine, softened
• 2 large egg

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C ). Grease a 9x9-inch baking pan.

Step 2

Cream together peanut butter and margarine in a medium bowl. Gradually blend in white sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla; mix until fluffy.

Step 3

Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Stir into the peanut butter mixture until well blended.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until the top springs back when touched, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool, and cut into 16 squares.