Taste of Home Peanut Butter Filled Brownies

These Taste of Home peanut butter filled brownies became a fast favorite of many of the Volunteer Field Editors. I made them for my family and I can see why they are loved by so many! These are easy to make and if you love peanut butter and chocolate you will love these.

Makes 1 dozen.

INGREDIENTS
1 package fudge brownie mix  (8 inch square pan size)
1/2 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
3 Tablespoons cream cheese, softened
1 large egg
1/4 cup sugar
Confectioners sugar for dusting, optional

DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare brownie mix according to package directions and stir in mini chocolate chips.
For filling:  In a small bowl beat peanut butter, cream cheese, egg, and sugar until smooth.
Fill paper lined cups one third of the way full with the brownie batter. Drop filling by teaspoon into the center of each cupcake. Cover the peanut butter filling with remaining batter.
Bake 15-20 minutes or until toothpick inserted into the brownie portion comes out clean. Cool ten minutes before removing from the pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust tops with confectioners sugar if desired.  Store in the refrigerator.

Enjoy!