Chewy Whole Wheat Peanut Butter Brownies

These are a great take on the Peanut Butter Brownie. You can't tell the difference between whole wheat and regular flour. My family eats them up EVERY TIME I bake them.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 222 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• ½ cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup peanut butter
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• 2 tablespoons water
• ⅔ cup white sugar
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup whole wheat flour
• ⅓ cup margarine, softened

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, beat together margarine and sugars; add eggs one at a time, and beat until mixture is light and fluffy. Stir in peanut butter, vanilla, and water.

Step 3

In a separate mixing bowl, mix together flours with salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Stir into peanut butter mixture and blend well. Spread batter into the prepared pan.

Step 4

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