I have heard some people say that certain people can "make you" or "break you". I say the only person who can do either of those things is yourself. I believe strength comes with age, with age comes wisdom. As I have gotten older I have become a very strong person. I think back about how I didn't used to be and realize I have come a really long way. That doesn't mean that I don't have my moments of weakness. There are people out there who would love to break someone who is high on life and happy with themselves. Instead of hating those people though, I pity them. I pity them because they have no idea what it really means to be happy.
Things that make me happy? The number one thing is my kids. I'm so darn proud of them I could just burst. They are young, so they are still working on their lives. They still have a lot to learn, but the one thing they do have going for them is they both have their mom and their dad to support them in times of despair AND in happiness. Like many parents, my kids are my life. I will do anything it takes to be there for them no matter what they may need!
I will do the simplest things to make my children happy..... like making these brownies! It's my feeling that nothing shows love like home baked goodness. I believe my children have learned the lesson of how to show their mom the love too.
A few nights ago when Chris was here, he helped me make the Loaded Peanut Butter Brownies by chopping the peanut butter cups for me. My right shoulder/neck/arm has been bothering me, and as a result of this, I am not able to do things around the house as I have been able to in the past. He was such a good son and helped me clean the flour that spilled on the floor and didn't show any impatience with me for being so clumsy. His patience surely shows how much he loves his mom!
I made these brownies for Chris because he was having a hard time he told me he wanted brownies. These brownies are the best of all brownies and I knew these were just what he needed. These are definitely not low in fat or calories, but when you are in need of comfort, calories don't count!
Loaded Peanut Butter Brownies
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Ingredients
- 1 cup butter melted
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1½ cups chopped mini peanut butter cups
- ½ cup Reese's pieces
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish.
- Combine the melted butter, sugar, and vanilla in a large bowl. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each, until thoroughly blended.
- Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually stir the flour mixture into the chocolate mixture until blended. Stir in the chopped peanut butter cups.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with mini Reeses pieces
- Bake in the preheated oven until an inserted toothpick comes out clean, 35 minutes.
- Remove, and cool pan on a wire rack before cutting.
- Store in an air-tight container.
ELAINE
3 cups of sugar??????
Shelby Law Ruttan
Yes, the amount is correct. The recipe is 36 servings.
Bea
Just made these brownies yesterday for my colleagues. They loved them.
Many thanks for sharing the recipe.
honeyb
Came over to check these out. I was thinking "bummer, I don't have any Reese cups" then I remember hiding in my fridge are some of those mini ones that I don't even have to unwrap! Think I might have to make a half batch of these--tomorrow. Lurve!
The JDRF Capitol Chapter
Shelby we Tweeted your idea because we think it is a great one and so yummy too! We know your sale was successful! How could it not, with such sweet brownies!
moshell's lilbit of space
I made these brownies for my last evening college class (and a pan for home) but these are the BEST brownies EVER!!!!!
thank you so much for sharing this wonderful receipe.
cindy
So I made these--thought I had everything in the pantry. 1 1/2 cups is a lot of little peanut butter cups (I must have eaten a few!) Anyway I checked my candy supply and found some mini buttefingers. They are kind of peanut butter tasting so I thought they would work. I chopped up about 1/2 c and add to the yummy batter. Something went very wrong!! I think the Butterfingers melted and turned to cement! I could not get them out of the pan. Note to self: do not use butterfingers in baking!! I purchased more peanut butter cups and am anxious to try this again. Wish me luck. I really don't fail that often (at baking sweets that is) but when I do it is pretty spectacular! It took me two days to scrape the butterfinger cement from my stoneware!
bakersbakery
pregnancy + food blog reading = must have reeses pieces RIGHT NOW!
Olivia
Now this is my kind of brownie. I bet those Reeses pieces add a nice little crunch texture to them brownie too.
Michelle
I just found your blog this week and immediately printed off this brownie recipe. I made these yesterday and they are soooo good!
I hope you don't mind me sharing the recipe on my blog. It is fantastic!
heartofacountryhome
We're drooling over these brownies! They look awesome!
TourGuideJenn
HB - sorry for your loss. It can be difficult when someone from the past leaves us -- you're mourning both the person and the time in your life they represent. Here's wishing you and the Pastor's family the best.