reese's peanut butter brownie pie

brownie

• 1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick)
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup cocoa powder
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup chopped chocolate or chocolate chips
  • alternatively: 2 regular chocolate bars

instructions

• preheat the oven to 350ºf (177ºc)
• liberally grease a 9 inch cake or tart pan
  • an 8x8 inch square pan will also work
• combine the butter and sugar in a microwavable bowl or saucepan
• heat on the stove or in the microwave, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is white and bubbly
• allow to cool slightly
• add the egg and vanilla
• mix together the cocoa, flour, salt, and baking powder
• add to the butter mixture and mix well
• stir in the chocolate chunks or chips (quickly so they don't melt)
• spread evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan (you can wet your fingers a little if you want to press the batter into the pan more evenly)
• bake for 15 minutes and allow to cool completely

peanut butter frosting

• 1/3 cup softened butter
• 2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 2-3 tablespoons heavy cream

instructions

• mix the butter and peanut butter together
• add the vanilla and salt
• add the powdered sugar 1/4 cup at a time
• slowly add the cream and beat well until fluffy and creamy
• frost cooled brownies

topping

• a handful of reese's cups (roughly chopped or crumbled)
• a handful of reese's pieces
• 1/3 cup warmed nutella or hot fudge

instructions

• top with reese's cups and reese's pieces
• warm up some nutella and drizzle on top or warm up some hot fudge right before serving and drizzle on
• this is best when chilled in the refrigerator, but also great at room temperature