Fudgy Peanut Butter and Jelly Swirl Brownies made completely from scratch. These chewy brownies are topped with gooey puddles of peanut butter and only take 30 minutes to make.
Welcome to the peanut butter party 🎉
Big, chunky Peanut Butter and Jelly Brownies are on today’s menu. Fudgy brownies made from scratch using real dark chocolate and topped with swirls of peanut butter and sweet strawberry jam.
Take one bite and you’ll be in PB&J heaven.
We know and love our peanut butter bakes around here, from my Easy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies to my Peanut Butter Pie.
And now these Peanut Butter and Jelly Brownies are one of my all-time favourite recipes. They come together super quickly, without an electric mixer, just like my popular Gluten Free Brownies.
They boast a deliciously fudgy and soft centre and that all-important crinkly top. But it’s those sweet pockets of peanut butter and jam that make these brownies EXTRA special. I promise, they’re a total crowdpleaser.
You can also easily make them ahead of time, which is great for entertaining. Served warm, with a scoop of ice cream and they’re the dreamiest dessert.
How to make peanut butter brownies from scratch
- These Peanut Butter Brownies are super easy to make. It’s just a mix and stir recipe, so you don’t need an electric mixer.
- You can use any dark chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate you like.
- Once you add the peanut butter and the jam on top of the brownie batter, you simply swirl the two using a butter knife – there’s no right or wrong way to do this.
- If you want a fudgy brownie, you’ll want to take these brownies out around the 40 minute mark, once they stop wobbling in the middle. If you have the brownies while they are still warm, the peanut butter will be gooey and soft.
- You can store the brownies in the fridge but when it comes to serve them, you can microwave them for 10-20 seconds to make them warm. They’re especially delicious with a little cream or ice cream on the side.
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Let’s Bake
Peanut Butter and Jelly Swirl Brownies
Chocolate brownies topped with swirls of peanut butter and strawberry jelly.
Ingredients
- 115 grams (1/2 cup or 1 stick) unsalted butter, chopped
- 200 grams (1 and 1/3 cup) good quality dark chocolate, pieces
- 100 grams (1/2 cup) caster sugar
- 90 grams (1/2 cup) brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 85 grams (2/3 cup) plain flour
- 120 grams (1/2 cup) smooth peanut butter
- A few tablespoons of strawberry jam or jelly
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180 C (350 F) standard / 160 C (320 F) fan-forced. Grease and line an 8-inch square pan with baking or parchment paper, ensuring two sides of the paper overhang.
- Add butter and chocolate to a heatproof bowl and heat in the microwave for a minute or two until melted. Stir until smooth.
- Add sugar and vanilla and stir until combined. Add eggs, one at a time and mix again. Then sift in the flour and stir until smooth. Pour brownie mixture into prepared tin.
- Very gently smooth the top. Gently dollop pieces of peanut butter all over the top, and then do the same with the jam. Use a butter knife to gently swirl the peanut butter and jam.
- Bake brownie for approximately 40 minutes or until cooked through. It should have a nice cracked top and no longer wobble in the middle. Leave to cool completely.
Liv says
Omg!! Jess this looks amazing. I am literally drooling here and it isn’t pretty. I have never made a good brownie, for some reason they never work out for me. Definitely going to give these a try though!
Jessica Holmes says
Oh thanks Olivia! I hope you try them, I reckon you’d love them 😉
Kathy says
That’s called downsizing! Hope you get all settled and the oven works like a dream! These brownies are sure to become my kids’ favorite!
Jessica Holmes says
Thanks so much Kathy, me too! Ooh let me know if you get a chance to try them! 🙂
Lisa says
Oh my, Jess! I was checking out the famous recipe for PB and jam (or jelly as they say!) muffins on Minimalist Baker this week, and no kidding, I was actually thinking to myself, I wonder if this combo would go well in a brownie! And then this recipe appeared, so now I know the answer is yes ! 😉 I hope you are settling in well after your move – we just went through the same thing so I know what it’s like. The kitchen was number one on my priority list, too – just a food blogger thing! Sounds like you did some serious downsizing – hope you fitted everything in!!
Jessica Holmes says
Get out! Great minds huh? The answer certainly is YES! Oh thank you, the unpacking is done so I think we are all good now. Yes that’s right, some serious downsizing but we were able to sell alot which was a blessing! 🙂
Jessica says
OH YES! I seriously can not wait to try these!
Jessica Holmes says
Oooh I hope you get a chance to try them Jessica! 🙂
Christin says
Congratulations on your move! I love peanut butter and jelly and it can only be better in brownie form!
Jessica Holmes says
Thanks Christin! 🙂
Johlene says
I’ll take PB & Jelly any time! Adding them to brownies makes it even better! 🙂
Jessica Holmes says
Thanks Johlene, I couldn’t agree more! 🙂
Laura says
Yuuuum! Brownies with something extra are my FAV!!! Moving house is hard…I hope you ate the whole pan of these!!
Jessica Holmes says
Thanks so much Laura! Yes it certainly was a big few days but all the unpacking is done and dusted! Phew 🙂
Rachel says
Oh my goodness. These are EVERYTHING!! Sorry you had to move – that’s always the worst, but at least brownies make it better 🙂
Jessica Holmes says
Thanks Rachel! All done and dusted now and yes brownies DO make everything better! 🙂
Ashley says
I don’t know how you did it! I HATE moving and I hope to not do it again for like 50 years. Lol. I’d definitely need a pan or two of these to see me through!
Jessica Holmes says
Hahaha it is a bit stressful but it’s so exciting too! Also gives me an excuse to throw things away which I love! x
Meghan says
Wowsa. These look incredible! I mean, peanut butter is my favorite thing ever, and also brownies!? And jelly? Gah. So good.
Jessica Holmes says
Thanks Meghan! 🙂
Denise says
These brownies look incredible! Those crinkly brownie tops always make my heart flutter 😉 Glad to hear you’re all moved over…good luck with the new kitchen! I highly recommend an oven thermometer, it took me way too long to realize my oven cooks too hot!
Jessica Holmes says
Thanks Denise! Oh that is a BRILLIANT idea! I am totally going to do that – thank you!
Leah says
Congrats on the move, Jess! Getting the kitchen set up is ALWAYS #1 priority for me, too 😉 I can totally relate to the anxiety over a new oven, but I’m sure you’ll get the feel of it in no time. And YES, you most DEFINITELY deserve a brownie… or 5. I am absolutely in LOVE with the idea of a PB&J brownie! I’m going to make a gfree version of this ASAP!
Jessica Holmes says
Thanks Leah! You totally need too! My sister-in-law sometimes makes my brownies with GF flour and you can’t even taste the difference!
Amy says
ERMERGERD! So happy to see you on that list my friend! And so happy for you that you managed your move so smoothly! You definitely deserve a big fat brownie with a scoop of ice cream on top.
I have to make these soon! I love the crinkly tops too oh and the fudgy centres….mmmm….
Jessica Holmes says
Thanks Amy! You can never go wrong with a big fat brownie! 🙂
Hannah says
These look amazing! PB + J + brownie is too many delicious matchy flavours rolled into one slab of awesome. Good luck with the oven in your new place! I’m moving soon too… but I’m sure my new oven is going to be soo much better since it’s a lot more modern than my current one 😛
Jessica Holmes says
Thanks Hannah! I hope your move goes well too! Yeah, I have a new oven too (bonus) just need to work out the dial, it has pictures instead of writing – I’m like huh?! haha
Marsha says
These brownies look incredibly delicious! Beautiful photos as always!
Jessica Holmes says
Thanks so much Marsha! 🙂