Ohio Country Journal: Betty Crocker's Peanut Butter Cup Brownies

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Thursday, December 5, 2013

Betty Crocker's Peanut Butter Cup Brownies

Who doesn't like chocolate peanut butter cup candies?

No one?

Thought so!

I mean, how could they be any better? Well, the folks at Betty Crocker have pondered this question, too, and came up with ...

TA DA! Peanut butter cup BROWNIES!

Now, that's what I'm talkin' about!

And, just how do I know these things, you may be asking?

I simply popped over to Noel's blog, www.apronfreecooking.com to look over her newest recipe sharing. I was not disappointed, because, as usual, Noel has been busy searching for yummy, quick and easy recipes. She found today's recipe at Betty Crocker's website (link is at the end of her post).

Thanks, Noel!

Marcheta *copycat baker

Noel writes:
Copycat candy
Whip up a batch of these decadent Peanut Butter Cup Brownies, a dead-ringer for everyone’s favorite chocolate peanut butter cup. Also featured in Betty Crocker’s Red Hot Holiday Trends, these brownies feature gooey fudge and rich peanut butter, and are poised to be the hit of the holiday baking season.

Peanut Butter Cup Brownies

Ingredients

Brownie Mixture

1 box Betty Crocker® fudge brownie mix

3 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa

2/3 cup butter, melted

1/4 cup water

1 egg

Cookie Filling

1 pouch Betty Crocker® peanut butter cookie mix

1/2 cup creamy peanut butter

3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Topping

1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips, melted, cooled

Preparation

Heat oven to 350°F. Cut about 1/2 inch off around top of each of 48 regular-size foil baking cups. Place cup in each of 48 regular-size muffin cups.
In large bowl, stir together brownie mixture ingredients until well blended. In another large bowl, stir together cookie filling ingredients until dough forms. Spoon and spread 1 measuring teaspoon brownie mixture evenly into bottom of each foil cup. Shape 1 measuring teaspoon cookie filling into a ball; flatten into 1-inch circle. Place on top of brownie mixture in each foil cup. Spoon and spread 1 measuring teaspoon brownie mixture over cookie filling in each cup.
Bake 11 to 13 minutes or until toothpick inserted into edge comes out clean. Spoon generous teaspoon melted chocolate on top of each, spreading chocolate to edge of foil cup. Remove cups from pan. Refrigerate 30 minutes to set chocolate.

Serves
Servings: 48
Notes, Tips & Suggestions
These little treats can be made ahead, placed in resealable freezer plastic bags, and stored in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.
These easy bites are also great for any dessert platter or cookie exchange and are especially nice as a gift. Layer them in a decorative tin with colored tissue paper, then include the recipe.
Peanut Butter Cup Brownies

Calories:	150g	Total Fat:	8g
Cholesterol:	10mg	Protein:	2g
Carbohydrates:	16g	Sodium:	115mg

Preparation Time:
1 Hour 30 Minutes
Start to Finish Time:
2 Hours
SOURCE:
Betty Crocker