Double-Layered Peanut Butter Cup Brownies

• Vegetarian

• Condiments

  • 3/4 cup Peanut butter, creamy
  • 12 Reese's peanut butter cups, regular sized

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 package Brownie mix
  • 2 1/2 cups Milk chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 2 1/2 tbsp Shortening or coconut oil

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Description

Directions

• Line a 9 x 13 pan with parchment paper and set aside. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Prepare the brownies according to package directions. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan. Bake for 16-17 minutes and then remove.
• Press the unwrapped peanut butter cups evenly into the brownies.
• Return the brownies to the oven and bake for another 5-6 minutes or until a fork when inserted into the brownies comes out clean.
• Remove and allow to cool.
• In a microwave safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and 2 tablespoons of shortening or coconut oil. Microwave in bursts of 30 seconds stirring in between the bursts until the chocolate is completely melted.
• Smooth the chocolate over the brownies evenly.
• In another small microwave safe bowl, combine the peanut butter and remaining 1/2 tablespoon coconut oil or shortening. Microwave for 30 seconds.
• Remove and stir in the vanilla.
• Pour in long stripes over the chocolate. Using a butter knife marble the top by running the knife horizontally from left to right just through the top chocolate and peanut butter layers.
• Allow to completely harden before enjoying the bars.

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