Peanut Butter Cup Brownies

Peanut Butter Cup Brownies - slightly adapted from Somewhat Simple

3/4 cup sugar

1/4 cup unsalted butter

1 tbs water

3/4 cup semisweet 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 more for garnishing

1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips, plus more for garnishing

For filling:

3/4 cup creamy peanut butter

3/4 cup powdered sugar

For brownies:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Spray or grease 12 muffin cups.  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 a toothpick inserted into the center comes out slightly wet. Place pan on wire rack. Centers of brownies will fall upon cooling. If not, tap centers with the back of a teaspoon to make a hole.

Filling:

Beat peanut butter and powdered sugar together until smooth.  Fill each brownie with peanut butter mixture, then garnish with chocolate chips and peanut butter chips.