Sugareither white or brown for that deep caramel taste
Cocoa powderdark and unsweetened
Butteror oil for richness
Eggsto bind everything together
Vanilla extractto boost flavor
Baking powderor soda just a pinch if your recipe calls for it
Saltto balance the sweet
Cookie butterthe star of the swirl
Instructions
Instructions
Get your oven hot at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. You want it ready for later, don’t skip this prep.
Mix your brownie batter just like your recipe says. Don’t forget to break those eggs properly or you’ll regret it.
Grease a baking pan. You can’t just skip this or brownies might stick hard.
Pour half the batter into that pan. Smooth it out but not like you’re making pancakes, more like gentle spread.
Now grab your melted cookie butter. Dollop it here and there on top of the batter. Don’t be shy, lumps are good.
Use a knife or toothpick to swirl the cookie butter. You want little rivers running through, not a full mix-in.
Pour the rest of the brownie batter over this swirled layer. Try to cover up those swirls but let them peek through.
Pop it in the oven, bake for about 30 minutes. You’re looking for a toothpick with moist crumbs off the center. Once done, let cool before cutting or the squares will fall apart.
Notes
Store brownies in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days for maximum freshness.