for chocolate lovers only

peanut butter brownie buddies

these are absolutely deeeeelish!

1 c plus 2 T all-purpose flour

1/3 c unsweetened cocoa powder

1/2 t baking powder

1/2 t salt

1 1/4 c sugar

6 T butter, melted

2 t vanilla

3 eggs

1 14-oz can sweetened condensed milk

1/2 c peanut butter

1 1/2 c chocolate chips

3/4 c peanut butter chips

1/4 c whipping cream

14 mini reeses peanut butter cups

preheat oven to 350 F.  grease a 13x9x2 pan. 

in medium bowl: stir together flour, cocoa powder, baking poder, and salt. 

in another bowl:  combine sugar, melted butter, and 1 t of the vanilla.  stir until combined, then add eggs, one at a time, stirring until combined.  add flour mixture and combine.  spread batter into pan and bake for 20 minutes.

while brownie layer is baking- lightly beat remaining egg.  stir in sweetened condensed milk, peanut butter, and remaining 1 t vanilla, mix well.  stir in 1 c of chocolate chips and peanut butter chips. 

when brownie layer is done baking, spread the peanut butter mixture over the hot brownie and bake an additional 20-25 minutes or until peanut butter layer is set and edges are lightly browned.  

in a small bowl, combine whipping cream and remaining 1/2 c chocolate chips.  microwave for 40-60 seconds, until chocolate chips melt.  drizzle mixture over cooled bars and sprinkle with chopped peanut butter cups.

i suggest eating these when they are still warm -so yummy!