Peanut Butter Brownies II

Recipe View Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan. (5 minutes)

Recipe View In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups granulated sugar and 3 eggs until light and foamy. Stir in the melted butter and vanilla extract until well combined. (5 minutes)

Recipe View In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Stir in the milk chocolate chips. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Reserve 1 cup of the chocolate batter. Spread the remaining batter evenly into the prepared pan. (2 minutes)

Recipe View In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, peanut butter, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 egg, and milk until smooth and creamy. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Carefully spread the peanut butter mixture evenly over the chocolate layer in the pan. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Drop tablespoonfuls of the reserved chocolate batter over the peanut butter layer. Use a knife or skewer to swirl the chocolate into the peanut butter, creating a marbled effect. (3 minutes)

Recipe View Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs. (35-40 minutes)

Recipe View Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars. For cleaner cuts, chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before slicing. (30 minutes)