Choc peanut butter brownies

These brownies are extremely easy to make & versatile too.  Substitute peanut butter for white chocolate for a flavour variation.  These come with a warning... they are not the healthiest brownies so don't eat them all at once..

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Choc peanut butter brownies

• 200g dark chocolate
• 100g butter
• 1/2 cup caster sugar
• 1/2 cup plain flour
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup peanut butter (crunchy or smooth)

1. Preheat oven to 160 degrees.  Line a square tin (18cm x 18cm) with baking paper.

2. In a microwave safe bowl, break up chocolate & add butter.  Microwave on high for 30 seconds, then stir.  Repeat until chocolate & butter are melted together. Stir until smooth. 

3. In a separate large bowl, add sugar & flour.  Stir to combine.

4.  Add eggs (lightly beaten) & chocolate mixture.  Stir until just combined. 

5.  Pour into cake tin.  

6.  Heat peanut butter in microwave for 30 seconds.  Pour over brownie mixture.  Using a butter knife, gently swirl the peanut butter with the brownie mixture.   

7.  Bake in preheated oven for 30 mins.  Set aside & cool completely.  Cut into small pieces when cool.

Storage: 

Room temperature, in airtight container for up to 3 days.
In fridge, in airtight container for up to 1 week.
Freeze, wrapped in foil & stored in airtight container for up to 4 months.