Peanut Butter Cup Brownies

I have been a very busy bee in the recipe creation process; which is an obviously long, tedious process. As we all know, baking is chemistry and well lets just say, sometimes the chemistry process does not always work. I spent a couple of weeks working on new dessert ideas for work and formulating, so I apologize for the lack in posts. I will also admit, that with this winter weather I have not had my normal energy level. More or less, I have been reading and watching television shows here and there, quite more than I normally do. However, it has been quite lovely catching up on all of my reading and increasing my knowledge and improving my brain in the process. I will also admit, that my Christmas decorations are still up. I think Valentine's day is the official sign that those need to come down too. Regardless to say, I cannot wait for Spring. My energy will be back, evening walks will be more possible, and the sun will be shining for a longer period of each beautiful day.



On another note. I am still currently trying to figure out this blog. Where I want to go with it, how I want to display my creations, and what I want to display. Posts may be quite different in the future months, but perhaps not. I am going to play with it. I want to always make sure this blog expresses artistic creativity and happy, beautiful thoughts and subjects, that I know is for sure.

Now, peanut butter cup brownies.... I do have a demanding request when you make these: you must use dark chocolate peanut butter cups! It does not matter the brand, but it is an absolute must. The resulting sweetness with the other chocolate and sugars in the formula is the perfect peanut butter cup brownie, not too sweet, but completely nostalgic in flavor. As a peanut butter obsessed individual, these are the perfect fun, comforting dessert. The recipe is extremely quick and easy; so how about you get yourself a package of dark chocolate peanut butter cups and make yourself a warm tray of brownies. Mmhmm...

Peanut Butter Cup Brownies

1 stick of butter, softened
5oz dark chocolate
2 large eggs
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup light brown sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup dark chocolate peanut butter cups, chopped
1/2 cup peanut butter, melted

1) Preheat oven to 350 F.
2) Grease an 8-by-8in baking pan and set aside.
3) Place the chocolate and butter in a medium sized stainless steal bowl and place over a pot of water with 1in of simmering water. Melt the two ingredient together, stirring constantly. Once melted, remove from heat and set aside.
4) In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, sugars, vanilla and salt to combine. Fold in the flour. Stir in the chocolate mixture, blending well. Fold in the chopped Reeses. Pour half of the batter into the greased pan. Place five spoonful's of the melted peanut butter on the batter, and swirl in with a butter knife. Pour the rest of the batter into the pan, and place five more spoonful's of the melted peanut butter onto the batter. Again, carefully swirl in the peanut butter with a butter knife, creating a swirled design.
5) Bake the brownies in a 350 F oven for 20-25min. Cool completely before cutting into pieces.

Enjoy!