brownie peanut butter cups.

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Brownie Peanut Butter Cups from Erin:

3/4 cup granulated sugar

1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 T water

3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

1 large egg

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 tsp baking soda

1/2 cup peanut butter chips plus about 1/3 cup more for garnishing

1/2 semi-sweet chocolate chips plus about 1/3 cup more for garnishing

3/4 cup creamy peanut butter

Preheat oven to 350. Spray or grease 12 muffin cups. *Or you can opt to do mini-muffin bites and cook around 8 minutes until center comes out clean with a toothpick test.

In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine sugar, butter and water. Microwave on high for 1 minute or until butter is melted. Stir in 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips until melted. Stir in egg and vanilla extract. Add flour and baking soda, stirring until blended. Allow to cool to room temperature. Then, stir in 1/2 cup each peanut butter chips and semi-sweet chocolate chips. Spoon batter by heaping tablespoonfuls into muffin cups.

Bake for 13-15 minutes or until top is set and toothpick inserted into center comes out slightly wet. Place pan on a wire rack. Centers of brownies will fall upon cooling. If not, tap centers with the back of a teaspoon to make a hole.

Place peanut butter in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 45 seconds, then stir. While brownies are still hot, spoon about a tablespoon of peanut butter into the center of each brownie. Top with semi-sweet chocolate chips and peanut butter chips. Cool completely in pan.