Peanut Butter Brownie Bites

**Unless otherwise stated, I take NO credit for the creation of these recipes! I can cook, but I'm not usually inclined to experiment on my own!**

Peanut Butter Brownie Bites

Brownies:

3/4 cup chocolate chips (milk or semi-sweet)

1/2 cup butter

1 cup granulated white sugar

2 large eggs

1 tsp. vanilla extract

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 tsp. baking soda

1/4 tsp. salt

In a medium microwave-safe bowl, heat chocolate chips and butter for 1-2 min until melted. Stir until smooth. Preheat the oven to 350. Spray a 9x9" pan with nonstick spray. Whisk sugar, eggs and vanilla into melted chocolate mixture. In a separate bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients. Add them to the chocolate mixture, stirring until combined. Spread the batter evenly in prepared pan. Bake for 10 minutes.

Peanut Butter Layer:

1 cup granulated white sugar

1 cup creamy peanut butter

1 large egg

In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Drop spoonfuls of the peanut butter mixture over the partially cooked brownies. Bake for 25-30 more min. or until the top is light brown and mixture appears to be set. Let it cool in the pan.

Topping:

1/4 cup peanut butter

1 cup chocolate chips

In a medium, microwave-safe bowl heat the chocolate chips until they are melted and mixture is smooth. Stir in the peanut butter and again mix until smooth. Pour the mixture over the top of the brownies and spread until even. Let stand until set (or refrigerate). Cut into 24 chunks and serve.

THE VERDICT: Jake was in LOVE with these things. They're very rich so a small square is plenty; don't try to eat them in a regular brownie size or you'll get sick (not that Jake did that, of course...)