Simple Reese’s Cheesecake Brownies

Ingredients

• Brownie Layer:
• 3/4 c butter
• 6 oz dark chocolate, chopped
• 1 1/2 c sugar
• 1/2 c brown sugar, packed
• 1 1/2 t vanilla
• 3 large eggs
• 1 c flour
• 1 (12 oz) bag mini Reese's Peanut Butter cups, divided and cut in fourths
• Peanut Butter Cheesecake Layer:
• 8 oz block cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 c butter, softened
• 1 egg
• 1/2 c sugar
• 1/2 t salt
• 1/2 t vanilla
• 1 c creamy peanut butter
• Chocolate Layer:
• 1 (12 oz) bag milk chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Spray with cooking spray and set aside.
3. Chop your Reese's cups into fourths and divide them in half.
4. In a microwave safe bowl melt the 3/4 c butter and dark chocolate.
5. Stirring every 30 seconds making sure the chocolate does not burn.
6. Whisk sugar and brown sugar into melted chocolate mixture.
7. Add the vanilla and eggs until it is fully incorporated.
8. Stir the flour until incorporated.
9. Fold in half of the Reese's cups and then pour mixture into prepared 9x13 pan.
10. Make the cheesecake layer, in a mixer cream together the cream cheese and softened butter, about 2 minutes until fluffy.
11. Mix in the egg, sugar, salt, and vanilla on high for another 2 minutes.
12. Mix in the peanut butter for 2 minutes.
13. Pour the cream cheese layer over the brownie layer and spread it smooth to completely cover the brownie layer.
14. Bake for 35-40 minutes until the top is golden and the center is set.
15. Let the bars completely cool and refrigerate for at least an hour before putting the chocolate layer on top.
16. In the microwave or stovetop melt the chocolate chips, stirring frequently so it doesn't burn.
17. Pour over cheesecake layer and spread evenly.
18. Sprinkle the rest of the chopped Reese's cups on top.
19. Place in fridge until chocolate sets.
20. Cut into squares and serve.
21. Recipe: The Recipe Critic