Peanut Butter Cup Brownies Recipe

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Peanut Butter Cup Brownies
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Directions:

  1. Make the brownies: Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Line 13x9x2-inch baking pan with aluminum foil so that the foil extends 2 inches beyond the two long sides of the pan.
  3. Lightly butter bottom and sides of foil-lined pan.
  4. Place dark chocolate and butter in microwave-safe bowl.
  5. Microwave at medium (50% power) 1 minute.
  6. Stir.
  7. Microwave 30 seconds more or until chocolate is softened.
  8. Stir until smooth.
  9. Cool to room temperature.
  10. Beat eggs in bowl until foamy using a wire whisk.
  11. Add sugar and beat until blended.
  12. Add chocolate mixture and mix until smooth.
  13. Stir in vanilla, flour and salt.
  14. Spread half of the batter in prepared pan.
  15. Arrange peanut butter cups in 4 rows of 6 each in batter.
  16. Press down lightly on each.
  17. Pour remaining batter on top and spread out evenly.
  18. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs clinging to it.
  19. Cool in pan on a wire rack.
  20. Using the foil as handles, lift the brownies out of pan.
  21. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 4 hours.
  22. Make the milk chocolate sauce: Place chopped milk chocolate and water in microwave-safe bowl.
  23. Microwave at medium (50% power) 1 minute.
  24. Stir.
  25. Microwave 30 seconds more or until chocolate is softened.
  26. Stir until smooth.
  27. Add vanilla and stir until blended.
  28. Remove plastic wrap from brownies.
  29. Invert onto cutting board.
  30. Carefully peel off aluminum foil.
  31. Place brownies top side up on cutting surface and cut into 24 squares.
  32. To serve: Place a brownie on each dessert plate, top with some milk chocolate sauce and sprinkle with chopped peanuts.
  33. Or dust squares with confectioners' sugar and serve plain.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 363.55 Kcal (1522 kJ)
Calories from fat 150.19 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.69g 26%
Cholesterol 125.14mg 42%
Sodium 109.47mg 5%
Potassium 56.51mg 1%
Total Carbs 49.32g 16%
Sugars 35.39g 142%
Dietary Fiber 0.61g 2%
Protein 5.73g 11%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 0.7mg 4%
Calcium 23.6mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 282.07 Kcal (1181 kJ)
Calories from fat 116.53 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.95g 26%
Cholesterol 97.09mg 42%
Sodium 84.94mg 5%
Potassium 43.85mg 1%
Total Carbs 38.27g 16%
Sugars 27.46g 142%
Dietary Fiber 0.47g 2%
Protein 4.44g 11%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 0.6mg 4%
Calcium 18.3mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.5
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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