Brownies Deluxe

Mom is a fan of brownies, so her recipe box has a number of brownie recipes. This recipe included the option of adding peanut butter chips, so I had to give it a try. With the addition of the peanut butter chips, these brownies are reminiscent of Reese's Chewy Chocolate Cookies. But these brownies are slightly more cake-like than the cookies, so it creates a different taste.

When I made these cookies, I did not have chocolate syrup on hand, so I made my own. To make chocolate syrup, add one-third cup water, one-third cup cocoa powder, and one-third cup sugar to a saucepan. Heat until boiling, then continue to boil while stirring continuously for about three minutes. Stir in a dash of salt and dash of vanilla. Remove from heat and allow to cool. This syrup can be stored in the refrigerator for a few weeks.

Brownies Deluxe 

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1 1/2 cup flour
• 1/4 cup cocoa
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 3/4 cup chocolate syrup
• 1 cup peanut butter chips

Cream butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until light and fluffy. Add flour, cocoa, and soda, alternating with syrup to the creamed mix; stir in peanut butter chips. Pour into greased 13x9 pan. Bake at 350 for 40 to 45 minutes. Allow to cool. Enjoy!