Pecan Peanut Butter Stuffed Brownies by Cowboychrisdorrah

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips, divided
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 3 tbsp cocoa powder
• 2 tbsp vanilla extract, divided
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 2/3 cup powdered sugar
• 1 cup pecan halves, divided

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9 inch baking dish.
2. Whisk the melted butter with 1 1/4 cups of chocolate chips until smooth, then stir in sugar, eggs, cocoa powder, 1 tbsp vanilla, and flour until combined.
3. In a separate bowl, mix the peanut butter, powdered sugar, and remaining 1 tbsp vanilla until thick and smooth.
4. Spread half of the brownie batter into the prepared dish, then carefully spread the peanut butter mixture over the top.
5. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of pecans and 1/4 cup of chocolate chips over the peanut butter layer.
6. Cover with the remaining brownie batter, then top with the remaining pecans and 1/4 cup chocolate chips.
7. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the top is set and a toothpick inserted into the brownie portion comes out with a few moist crumbs.