Microwave Peanut Butter Caramel Brownies

Name: Microwave Peanut Butter Caramel Brownies
Yield: 10 servings
Ingredients: Canola oil for greasing pan; 1 pouch (10.25 oz) fudge brownie mix (or 2 cups/500 mL plus 2 tbsp/30 mL from 18-oz or 450 g pkg); ¼ cup (50 mL) water; 2 tbsp (30 mL) canola oil; 1 egg; 10 fun-size (0.6 oz/17 g each) chocolate-covered peanut caramel nougat candy bars (Snickers®); ¼ cup (50 mL) creamy peanut butter

Prep 5 min

Cook 15 min

Ready in 20 min

Ingredients

Canola oil for greasing pan
1 pouch (10.25 oz) fudge brownie mix (or 2 cups/500 mL plus 2 tbsp/30 mL from 18-oz or 450 g pkg)
¼ cup (50 mL) water
2 tbsp (30 mL) canola oil
1 egg
10 fun-size (0.6 oz/17 g each) chocolate-covered peanut caramel nougat candy bars (Snickers®)
¼ cup (50 mL) creamy peanut butter

Directions

Brush the bottom of the Small Rectangular Baker with oil using the Chef’s Silicone Basting Brush.
In a medium Glass Mixing Bowl, combine the brownie mix, water, oil, and egg with the Small Mix ‘N Scraper®. Mix well.
Arrange the candy bars in the baker (in two rows of five). Pour batter over candy bars and spread evenly.
Place the peanut butter in the 1-cup (250 mL) Silicone Prep Bowl. Microwave, uncovered, on HIGH for 15-20 seconds or until slightly softened.
Using a 1 tbsp (15 mL) Measuring Spoon, place 4 scant spoonfuls of peanut butter onto the batter. Using the handle of another Measuring Spoon, swirl the peanut butter into the batter.
Microwave, uncovered, on HIGH 4-6 minutes, or until the edges are firm and a wooden pick inserted in the brownie comes out almost clean.
Carefully remove the baker from the microwave. Let stand 10 minutes, then cut into 10 brownies.

Yield:

10 servings

Nutrients per serving:

Calories 270, Total Fat 14 g, Saturated Fat 3.5 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 150 mg, Carbohydrate 33 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugars 22 g, Protein 5 g

Cook's Tips:

Twelve miniature (0.3 oz/9 g each) chocolate-covered peanut nugget caramel nougat bars (Snickers®) can be substituted for the fun-size bars.

To make the brownies nut-free, substitute the Snickers® for 2 packages of Rolos® (each package is net wt. 1.7 oz / 48 g) and soynut butter for the peanut butter. Follow all other directions.