Peanut Butter St￭ Brookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs, at room temperature
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted (for brownie batter)
• 1 cup granulated sugar (for brownie batter)
• 2 large eggs, at room temperature (for brownie batter)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for brownie batter)
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for brownie batter)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (for brownie batter)
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
2. Make the Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough: Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla extract and eggs, mixing well after each addition.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
4. Prepare the Peanut Butter Filling: Combine the creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy.
5. Make the Brownie Batter: Melt the stick of butter in a saucepan. Stir in the granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla until well combined. In a separate bowl, mix cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
6. Assemble the Brookies: Spread half of the cookie dough in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Layer the peanut butter filling, then top with the remaining cookie dough and finally pour over the brownie batter.

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