Peanut Butter Brownies
Makes 24 brownies

Ingredients

• 3/4 - cup (1-1/2 sticks) butter or margarine

• 2 - cups sugar

• 3 - eggs

• 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

• 4 - bars (4 ounce) unsweetened baking chocolate, broken into pieces

• 1 - cup all-purpose flour

• 1 - cup peanut butter chips

• 1 - cup chopped nuts (optional)

Directions

1. Place chocolate and butter in large microwave-safe bowl. 

2. Microwave at HIGH (100%) 1-1/2 to 2 minutes or until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth when stirred. 

3. Add sugar; stir with spoon until well blended. 

4. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. 

5. Add flour, peanut butter chips and nuts, if desired; stir until well blended. 

6. Spread into prepared pan.

7. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out almost clean. 

8. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. 

9. Frost brownies, if desired. 

10. Cut into squares.