Peanut Butter Brownies

One of the best combinations ever... chocolate and peanut butter.  Here's a quick and simple recipe that is as dreamy as a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup.  Try not to over-bake so the brownie stays nice and soft.  Put these in the microwave for 10 seconds for a real treat.  Enjoy!

Ingredients 

• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• ¼ cup butter, softened
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips plus extra for garnishing
• 1 large egg
• ½ teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup all purpose flour
•  ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• ¾ cup milk chocolate chips plus extra for garnishing
• ¾ cup peanut butter (can use reduced fat PB)

1. Preheat oven to 350°, spray muffin tin with non-stick spray

2. In medium pan combine sugar, butter, and water.  Stir constantly over low heat until butter is melted.  Stir in ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips until melted.  Remove from heat - add egg and vanilla extract, mix well.  Add flour and baking soda, stir until combined.

3. Allow the batter to cool to room temperature (about 10 minutes).  Stir ¾ cup milk chocolate chips and remaining ¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips.  

4. Spoon batter evenly into muffin tin

5.  Bake for 13 - 15 minutes or until top is set and a toothpick is inserted into center comes out slightly wet.  

6. After brownies are out of the oven wait for center to fall, this will happen upon cooling.  If your centers don't fall (mine did not) tap the centers with the back of  a spoon to make a hole for the peanut butter.

7. Place peanut butter in microwave safe bowl and microwave for 45 seconds, stir.  While brownies are still warm and in muffin tin, spoon about a tablespoon of peanut butter into the center of each brownie.  Top with remaining milk and semisweet chocolate chips.  Cool completely in pan.

Recipe yields 1 dozen brownies.

Please find original recipe here: Peanut Butter Cup Brownies