Brownie Bites

It’s been awhile since I've made dessert, so when surfing through Pinterest, I came across this. 

Mini Peanut Butter Cup Brownie Bites

{photo credit and recipe website}

Creamy peanut butter filling in a chocolate fudge brownie bite covered in a soft chocolate ganache. 

Ingredients:
Shortening and cocoa powder
Base 
1 (18.4 ounces) Pillsbury Chocolate Fudge Brownie Mix + ingredients called for 
Center 
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 
4 tablespoons butter 
1/3 to 1/2 cup powdered sugar 
1 teaspoon vanilla extract 
Topping 
1 cup + 2 tablespoons milk chocolate chips 
1/2 cup butter 

Directions: 
Brownies 
Preheat the oven to 350℉. 
Rub shortening into each cavity of a miniature muffin tin. Dust with cocoa powder.
Prepare the brownie mix according to package directions. 
Fill up each muffin cavity 2/3rds full. 
Bake for 18-21 minutes being careful to not over-bake. 
Remove from the oven and push a 1/2 teaspoon measuring spoon into the center of the brownies. 
Allow to slightly cool and then gently twist the brownie and pull out. 
Allow to completely cool. 
Center 
In a bowl, beat together the peanut butter and ROOM temperature (do not melt or soften) butter until creamy. 
Add in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract. 
Add powdered sugar to your desired thickness (I like a "lighter" less dense peanut butter filling.) 
Fill up the completely cooled brownie cups evenly with the peanut butter filling. 
Use a knife to scrape the top so it is even. 
Topping 
Cube the butter into small cubes. 
In a microwave safe bowl, combine the milk chocolate chips and the butter cubes. 
Melt in the microwave in 15 second bursts, stirring in between each burst for at least 15 seconds until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth. 
Dip the peanut butter filled brownies into the chocolate or spoon the chocolate over. 
Allow to completely set. 
Enjoy!

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