1. Line an 8x8 inch square brownie pan with
parchment paper.
2. Place 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
and 2 tablespoon peanut butter in a small sauce
pan. Heat over low heat, stirring often until
melted and smooth. Alternately, you can do this
in the microwave on 30 second intervals,
stirring after each interval until melted and
smooth. Pour the chocolate mixture into the
prepared pan and tap against the counter until
the chocolate is in a smooth and even layer.
Cover and place in the fridge for 30 minutes to
harden.
3. Meanwhile, add the stick of softened butter,
1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter, 2 tsps.
vanilla and 1 cup powdered sugar to a large
mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer. Beat
until smooth and creamy. Taste and add more
powdered sugar to your liking.
4. Spoon the peanut butter mixture over the
chocolate layer into a smooth layer. Place back
in the fridge.
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5. Place the remaining 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet
chocolate chips and remaining 2 tablespoons
peanut butter in a small sauce pan. Heat over
low heat, stirring often until melted and
smooth. Again, alternately, you can do this in
the microwave on 30 second intervals, stirring
after each interval until melted and smooth.
Pour the chocolate mixture over the peanut
butter layer, smooth the chocolate out into an
even layer. Cover and place in the fridge for
1-2 hours or until ready to serve. Slice into
bars and keep refrigerated.
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