Peanut Butter Cup Brownies
- 9 ounces godiva dark chocolate, coarsely chopped (or other quality dark chocolate)
- 34 cup butter
- 6 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 34 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 12 cups all-purpose flour
- 14 teaspoon salt
- 24 miniature peanut butter cups
- 7 12 ounces godiva milk chocolate, coarsely chopped (or other quality milk chocolate)
- 14 cup water
- 12 teaspoon vanilla extract
- chopped roasted peanuts (to garnish)
- Make the brownies: Preheat oven to 350F.
- Line 13x9x2-inch baking pan with aluminum foil so that the foil extends 2 inches beyond the two long sides of the pan.
- Lightly butter bottom and sides of foil-lined pan.
- Place dark chocolate and butter in microwave-safe bowl.
- Microwave at medium (50% power) 1 minute.
- Stir.
- Microwave 30 seconds more or until chocolate is softened.
- Stir until smooth.
- Cool to room temperature.
- Beat eggs in bowl until foamy using a wire whisk.
- Add sugar and beat until blended.
- Add chocolate mixture and mix until smooth.
- Stir in vanilla, flour and salt.
- Spread half of the batter in prepared pan.
- Arrange peanut butter cups in 4 rows of 6 each in batter.
- Press down lightly on each.
- Pour remaining batter on top and spread out evenly.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs clinging to it.
- Cool in pan on a wire rack.
- Using the foil as handles, lift the brownies out of pan.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 4 hours.
- Make the milk chocolate sauce: Place chopped milk chocolate and water in microwave-safe bowl.
- Microwave at medium (50% power) 1 minute.
- Stir.
- Microwave 30 seconds more or until chocolate is softened.
- Stir until smooth.
- Add vanilla and stir until blended.
- Remove plastic wrap from brownies.
- Invert onto cutting board.
- Carefully peel off aluminum foil.
- Place brownies top side up on cutting surface and cut into 24 squares.
- To serve: Place a brownie on each dessert plate, top with some milk chocolate sauce and sprinkle with chopped peanuts.
- Or dust squares with confectioners' sugar and serve plain.
godiva dark chocolate, butter, eggs, sugar, vanilla, flour, salt, peanut butter, godiva milk, water, vanilla, peanuts
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/peanut-butter-cup-brownies-51066 (may not work)