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Peanut Butter Brownie Cups

1/2 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 Tbsp plus 1-1/2 cups flour, divided
3 squares (1 ounce each) unsweetened chocolate
1/2 cup butter, cubed
3 eggs
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 Tbsp water
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp baking powder

In a small mixing bowl, beat the peanut butter, brown sugar and 
2 Tbsp flour until blended; set aside.
In a microwave safe bowl, melt chocolate and butter.
Stir until smooth; cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs, sugar and water; stir in 
chocolate mixture and vanilla.
Combine baking powder and remaining flour; add to chocolate 
mixture and mix well.
Fill paper-lined muffin cups one-fourth full.
Top each with about 1 tsp of peanut butter mixture.
Spoon remaining batter over the top.
Bake at 350 degrees for 13-15 minutes or until centers are set.
Do not overbake.
Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

* 2 dozen

(Taste of Home - April/May 2006)