Saturday, August 22, 2009

Puffy Peanut Butter Cup and Cheesecake Swirled Brownies

1 brownie mix of choice (9x13 size), along with ingredients as directed on back of package
8 oz softened cream cheese
½ cup creamy peanut butter
¼ cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla

2 cups mini marshmallows
12 regular size Reeses Peanut Butter cups, cut into cubes
1 cup chocolate chips
¼ cup creamy peanut butter, melted in microwave to drizzle

1. Preheat oven to 350ºF. Place brownie mix and ingredients on back of box as directed (eggs, oil, water) into a large mixing bowl. Mix until combined and pour into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. In a separate bowl mix together the cream cheese, peanut butter, sugar, egg and vanilla until smooth. Drop by the Tablespoonfuls evenly over the brownie batter. Take a knife or toothpick and swirl the cheese mixture through the brownie batter. Bake for 30-32 minutes or until cooked through.

2. Once brownies are just about cooked, with about 2 minutes left, sprinkle marshmallows, Reeses cups and chocolate chips over brownies. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until marshmallows are puffed slightly. Remove and cool completely before cutting. While brownies are cooling, drizzle melted peanut butter over bars. Let cool.

3. Once cool, use a plastic knife to cut into squares for an easy non stick cut. Enjoy!

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