Outrageous Brownies

We were going to our friend's cottage for the weekend and I was making brownies to bring up.  I wanted something a little different from the usual brownies, so I decided to add Reese's Peanut Butter Cups to one batch and Skor Bars to another.  Oh my!  They were sooooo good.

Recipe:

1 package Brownie Mix (yup, I cheat!)
9 miniature Peanut Butter Cups
1/4 cup Chocolate Chips
1/4 cup Peanut Butter Flavoured Chips

Prepare the brownie mix as per the package directions. 

Prepare an 8" or 9" pan by lining it with foil, making sure the foil goes over two of the edges (so you can pick it up and remove the brownies once they're cooled).  Coat the foil with cooking spray.

Cut the 6 Peanut Butter Cups into pieces (approx. 1/3"). 

Carefully fold into the brownie mix.  Pour the brownie mix into the prepared pan.

Cut the remaining 3 Peanut Butter Cups into same size pieces and sprinkle over the top of the brownie.  Sprinkle the chocolate and peanut butter chips over the top.  Use more or less depending on your taste.

Bake the brownies according the package directions, usually about 25 to 35 minutes depending on your pan.  Remove the brownies from the oven and let cool. 

Once cool, carefully remove the brownies by lifting the foil.  Remove the foil and cut the brownies into squares or rectangles. 

Tip:  dip your knife into hot water when cutting the brownies, this helps to keep them from sticking to your knife.

Variations:

• Skor Bar Brownies:  2 regular sized Skor bars cut up (1 ½ mixed in to the brownie batter and ½ bar for sprinkling on top).  I also sprinkle the top of the brownie batter with additional Skor bits.  I've found that the Skor bars will sometimes "melt" into the batter, so I've also prepared them by baking the brownies for approx. 15 minutes, then adding the Skor bars to the top of the brownies, then continue baking another 10 minutes until cooked through.

• Rocky Road:  prepare and bake the brownies as per the instructions.  10 minutes before the end of the baking time, remove the brownies from the oven and sprinkle with miniature marshmallows, chocolates chips, white chocolate chips, and nuts (if desired).  Put back into the oven and bake for the remaining 10 minutes.  Ooey gooey goodness!