Ingredients
Brownie layer:
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3 large eggs
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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6 oz dark chocolate, chopped
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1½ cups sugar
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¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate
chips
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¾ cup butter
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½ cup brown sugar, packed
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1½ tsp vanilla
For the peanut butter
cheesecake layer:
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1 egg
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8 oz block bream cheese,
softened
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¼ cup butter, softened
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½ tsp vanilla extract
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1 cup creamy peanut butte
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½ cup sugar
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½ tsp salt
Instructions
1.
Preheat your oven to 350
degrees. Line a 9x13 inch pan with aluminum foil for easy removal of the bars. Spray with cooking spray and set aside.
2. In a
microwave safe bowl or using a double broiler, melt the ¾ cup of butter and
chopped dark chocolate. Stirring ever 30 seconds being careful not to let the
chocolate burn.
3.
Whisk sugar and brown sugar to
the melted chocolate mixture. Then add the vanilla and eggs until it it is
fully incorporated. Lastly, stir the flour until
incorporated.
4. Pour this
mixture into your prepared 9x13 inch pan. Sprinkle with ¾ cups chocolate chips
and set aside.
5.
To make the cheesecake layer,
in a stand mixer using the paddle attachment, cream together the cream cheese
and softened butter about 2 minutes until fluffy. Mix in the egg, sugar, salt,
and vanilla on high for another 2 minutes. Mix in the peanut butter for 2 minutes.
6. Pour the
cream cheese layer over the brownie layer and spread it out so that it is
smooth on the top and completely covers the brownie layer. Bake for 35-40 minutes.
The top and edges should be slightly golden and the center is set.
7. Let the
bars completely cool and refrigerate for at least an hour or overnight before
serving.
