January 24: Brownie Peanut Butter Cups

This is a recipe I clipped years ago but never made.  I knew the kids would like the idea of candy in their brownies! 

Brownie Peanut Butter Cups
1 (21.5 oz) package Pillsbury Fudge Brownie Mix
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup oil
1 egg
18 miniature milk chocolate-covered peanut butter cups

Heat oven to 350 degrees.  Line 18 muffin cups with paper baking cups.  In large bowl, combine brownie mix, water, oil, and egg; beat 50 strokes withs spoon.  Fill lined muffin cups 2/3 full.  Press 1 peanut butter cup into batter in each cup until top edge of candy is even with top of batter.  Bake at 350 degrees for 25-35 minutes or until brownie is set.  DO NOT OVERBAKE.  Cool completely. 

This was a great recipe for kids to help with -- everything from dumping things in to mixing it up to adding the candy (not to mention licking the spoons) was easy for them to do.  And of course, they're very excited to EAT these!!!  Yummy!!!