Reese'S Peanut Butter Stuffed Brownies

Ingredients

• 10 tbsp (140g) unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar, packed
• 2 eggs, room temp
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp (56g) unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp (13g) vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup (63g) all-purpose flour, spooned & leveled or weighed (don't pack it in)
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips/chunks
• 1/4 cup peanut butter chips (or reese's pieces)
• 200g (just over 3/4 cup) creamy peanut butter
• + reese's pieces & cups for topping

Instructions

1. Line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper.
2. Spread the peanut butter onto the parchment into a thin, even square the size of the pan.
3. Place in the freezer for at least 45-60 minutes or until frozen.
4. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and line/grease an 8x8-inch pan with parchment.
5. In a large bowl, whisk melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
6. Add eggs and vanilla, then whisk vigorously for 1-2 minutes.
7. Stir in cocoa powder and salt until fully combined.
8. Mix in oil, then gently fold in the flour until just combined (don't over mix).
9. Fold in chocolate chips and peanut butter chips.
10. Spread half the batter into the prepared pan. Place the frozen peanut butter sheet on top of it. Then, spread the remaining batter over it to cover the peanut butter layer completely.
11. Top with reese's pieces.
12. Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with no wet batter. It should just come out with a little peanut butter & slightly moist crumbs.
13. While still warm (not hot), top with chopped peanut butter cups as well.
14. Let the brownies cool for clean slices.