Mediterranean Peanut Butter Cup Stuffed Brookies

These Mediterranean Peanut Butter Cup Stuffed Brookies have rich fudgy brownie layers and soft chewy cookie dough. We prepare these brookies with olive oil, unsalted butter, dark chocolate chips, natural peanut butter, cocoa powder, brown sugar, sea salt, vanilla extract, flour, and mini peanut butter cups. These brookies contain approximately 42g net carbs and 420 calories. We bake these brookies in nearly one hour. These Mediterranean Peanut Butter Cup Stuffed Brookies are perfect for special desserts, family gatherings, festive occasions, weekend baking, sweet cravings, party platters, and cozy evening treats. These brookies stay fresh in the refrigerator for almost six days and can be frozen for nearly two months, so you can easily make them beforehand. You can serve these brookies with vanilla bean ice cream, Turkish coffee, salted caramel sauce, chocolate-covered strawberries, or espresso coffee for an extra indulgent dessert experience.

STATS:

• Course: Dessert
• Calories: 420 kcal
• Diet: Mediterranean
• Prep time: 25 minutes
• Cuisine: American
• Cook time: 35 minutes
• Serving size: 1 brookie square
• Cooking Method: Baking
• Total servings: 12
• Difficulty level: Intermediate
• Total time: 1 hour

TOOLS:

• Baking pan
• Bowls
• Hand whisk
• Silicone spatula
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Baking paper
• Cooling rack
• Toothpick

INGREDIENTS:

BROWNIE LAYER:

• ½ cup butter
• ¼ cup olive oil
• One cup of sugar
• Two eggs
• One teaspoon vanilla extract
• Half a cup of cocoa powder
• ¾ cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ tsp sea salt
• ½ cup dark chocolate chips

COOKIE LAYER:

• ½ cup butter
• Half a cup of brown sugar
• One-fourth cup of sugar
• One egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Flour (all-purpose), 1¼ cups
• ½ tsp baking soda
• Chocolate chips, ¾ cup
• ¼ tsp sea salt

FILLING:

• 12 mini peanut butter cups
• Natural peanut butter, ¼ cup

INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR SUBSTITUTIONS:

OLIVE OIL:

• Olive oil will provide these brookies with moisture and a subtle Mediterranean richness. We can also use avocado oil, melted coconut oil, or vegetable oil.

DARK CHOCOLATE CHIPS:

• We have to utilize these chips to give these brookies a deep cocoa flavor and balanced sweetness. As a replacement, you can use semi-sweet chocolate or chopped chocolate bars.

NATURAL PEANUT BUTTER:

• Natural peanut butter will create a creamy and nutty filling for these brookies. Alternatively, we can use almond butter, cashew butter, or sunflower seed butter.

SEA SALT:

• To improve the chocolate flavor and counterbalance the sweetness, we use sea salt. You may also use kosher salt or pink Himalayan salt.

BROWN SUGAR:

• Brown sugar will give chewiness and a caramel-like depth to the cookie layer of these brookies. Instead, we can use coconut sugar or dark brown sugar.

PEANUT BUTTER CUPS:

• Peanut butter cups are used to create the gooey center inside these brookies. As an alternative, you can use chocolate truffles, caramel-filled chocolates, or mini hazelnut chocolates.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Warm the empty oven to 175° Celsius, cover a pan with baking paper, and gently coat the sides.
2. Stir the sugar, melted butter, and olive oil in a dish till smoother.
3. Include the vanilla essence and eggs, and whisk them till they become glossy.
4. Add the flour, sea salt, and cocoa powder and sift.
5. Mix in the dark chocolate chips.
6. Equally distribute half of the brownie batter into a pan.
7. Spread a tbsp of natural peanut butter on a brownie layer.
8. Uniformly arrange the mini peanut butter cups on the batter.
9. Include the butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar in a separate dish
10. And beat them till their texture becomes creamier, and also include the vanilla essence and egg.
11. Whisk the sea salt, flour, and baking soda to prepare a dough, and then mix in the chocolate chips.
12. Put the cookie dough gently on the layer of brownie & cups of peanut butter.
13. Include the leftover brownie batter on the surface.
14. Gently swirl them to make a marbled effect.
15. Bake them till the middle becomes soft and the corners are set, for about thirty-two minutes.
16. Cut the brookies into squares after allowing them to cool for about thirty minutes.

TIPS:

• We utilize neutral-temperature eggs to make smooth batters.
• Avoid baking the brookies for an additional time, as they will lose their fudgy texture.
• Before making clean slices, completely cool the brookies.
• Refrigerate the cookie dough for about ten minutes if it becomes extra soft.
• Garnish the surface with flaky sea salt to get a gourmet flavor.
• We utilize a high-quality cocoa powder to provide a richer chocolate taste.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• Store them for longer than six days in a closed box.

FREEZER:

• Tightly cover the separate brookie squares with a plastic wrap  and store for more than 50-60 days.

FAQs:

Why do my brookies become dry?

• You may bake these brookies for an extra time.

May we prepare the brookies earlier?

• Yes, you can make these brookies earlier, as they freeze perfectly for more than 2 months.

Will we utilize crunchy peanut butter?

• Sure, you can use crunchy peanut butter, as it will give a nutty crunch and an additional texture.

Could we utilize boxed brownie mix?

• Yes, you can use boxed brownie mix, although homemade brownie batter will provide a fresher flavor and a richer texture.

How can we prepare clean slices?

• You can make clean slices by cooling it and utilizing a sharp knife to cut the clean slices.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Caloric Content: 420 kcal

Sodium: 240mg

Net carbs: 42g

Fiber: 3g

Sugar: 28g

Fats: 24g

Proteins: 7g

Portion Size: 1 brookie square

Total carbs: 45g