Peanut Butter Brownie Bars

Peanut Butter Brownie Bars

I say:  I saved this because the peanut butter layer is cream cheese, peanut butter, powdered sugar and cool whip.  yeah...well, who can resist that?  Makes it lighter and fluffier.  Yummmm...

Prep Time
15 minutes, plus 1 hour refrigeration

Difficulty
easy

Servings
12 - 16

INGREDIENTS

1 box brownie mix
2 eggs
3 tablespoons water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup peanut butter chips
1 cup peanut butter
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
8 ounces Cool Whip
1/2 cup chocolate chips

INSTRUCTIONS
1) Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

2) In a large bowl, combine brownie mix, eggs, water and oil. Stir. Add peanut butter chips and fold into brownie batter. Pour into a greased baking pan. Bake for 20 minutes. Once cook, remove from oven and allow to cool completely.

3) To make the peanut butter frosting: in a bowl, combine peanut butter, cream cheese and powdered sugar. Mix until combined. Add in Cool Whip and fold until combined and smooth.

4) When brownies are completely cooled, frosting with peanut butter frosting. Top with chocolate chips.

5) Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Garnish with chocolate sauce and powdered sugar if desired. Serve and enjoy!

Found at:  http://www.cookingpanda.com/content/get-recipe-peanut-butter-brownie-bars