Peanut Butter Brownies

These made-from-scratch brownies are perfectly chocolate with a delicious peanut butter cream cheese layer that gives a nice balance of flavor.  Next time you are needing a chocolate fix you should give these a shot!

Peanut Butter Brownies

Ingredients:

Chocolate brownie:
3 eggs
1 c butter, melted
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 c sugar
1-1/4 c flour
3/4 c baking cocoa
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 c milk chocolate chips (or semi-sweet)
Peanut Butter Filling:
2 pkg (8 oz. each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 c creamy peanut butter
1/4 c sugar
1 egg
2 tbsp milk

Directions:

1.  For the chocolate batter, mix eggs, butter, and vanilla in a large bowl.  Combine dry ingredients and add to egg mixture.  Mix well.  Gently stir in the chocolate chips.  Set aside 1 cup for topping.  Spread remaining batter into a greased 9 x 13 inch pan.
2.  In a small bowl beat cream cheese, peanut butter, and sugar until smooth.  Add egg and milk on low speed until just combined.  Carefully spread over chocolate batter in pan.  Drop reserved chocolate batter by spoonfuls over filling.  Cut through batter with a knife to swirl layers together.
3.  Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.  Cool on a wire rack before cutting. 

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