Today is the first day of my daughters Spring Break which I guess is only 2 days off this week. To me these days seem like a lot probably because I have 5 days of activities to fill versus 3. I'm really excited because a friend signed a group of us up to tour one of our upper end grocery stores today. All I read was free samples and strollers allowed during the tour and I was hooked. It can't get more perfect. A stroller in tow with cup holders to hold all my samples- heaven. Hopefully the girls think as highly of this tour as I am right now.
As I sit here imagining all the food we're going to try, I can't get my mind off of the decadent 'pin' I baked the other day. Chocolate brownies with peanut butter. Because I was short on time, I saved myself a huge step by using boxed brownies instead of homemade. I don't think the family noticed because they must have disappeared in a matter of a day or two. These really were an awesome treat.
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My Results:
Boxed brownie mix (Dark or Milk Chocolate)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
1⁄4 cup confectioners’ sugar
3⁄4 cup smooth peanut butter
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Pinch of table salt
Makes 36 small brownies.
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Adjust a rack to the center of the oven.
2. Cover a 13x9 pan with some nonstick cooking
spray.
3. Follow the boxed brownie mix directions and but bowl aside.
4.
While the oven is preheating, make the peanut butter filling by beating together the butter, confectioners’ sugar, peanut butter, vanilla, and salt in a medium bowl until smooth.
5. Pour the chocolate batter into the prepared pan.
6. Spoon large dollops of
the peanut butter mixture evenly across the top of the batter.
7. Use the tip of a knife or a toothpick to make pretty swirls with the peanut butter throughout the chocolate.
8. Bake for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center
comes out clean.
9. Remove from the oven, and let cool completely before cutting into squares.
Today is the first day of my daughters Spring Break which I guess is only 2 days off this week. To me these days seem like a lot probably because I have 5 days of activities to fill versus 3. I'm really excited because a friend signed a group of us up to tour one of our upper end grocery stores today. All I read was free samples and strollers allowed during the tour and I was hooked. It can't get more perfect. A stroller in tow with cup holders to hold all my samples- heaven. Hopefully the girls think as highly of this tour as I am right now.
As I sit here imagining all the food we're going to try, I can't get my mind off of the decadent 'pin' I baked the other day. Chocolate brownies with peanut butter. Because I was short on time, I saved myself a huge step by using boxed brownies instead of homemade. I don't think the family noticed because they must have disappeared in a matter of a day or two. These really were an awesome treat.
Pinterest Inspiration:
My Results:
Boxed brownie mix (Dark or Milk Chocolate)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
1⁄4 cup confectioners’ sugar
3⁄4 cup smooth peanut butter
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Pinch of table salt
Makes 36 small brownies.
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Adjust a rack to the center of the oven.
2. Cover a 13x9 pan with some nonstick cooking
spray.
3. Follow the boxed brownie mix directions and but bowl aside.
4.
While the oven is preheating, make the peanut butter filling by beating together the butter, confectioners’ sugar, peanut butter, vanilla, and salt in a medium bowl until smooth.
5. Pour the chocolate batter into the prepared pan.
6. Spoon large dollops of
the peanut butter mixture evenly across the top of the batter.
7. Use the tip of a knife or a toothpick to make pretty swirls with the peanut butter throughout the chocolate.
8. Bake for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center
comes out clean.
9. Remove from the oven, and let cool completely before cutting into squares.
Yum! I want some! And I agree with the Spring Break thing. It's only two days, but it feels like an eternity!
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