Peanut Butter Brownies II

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter
• 2 cups white sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup peanut butter

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
2. In a large saucepan, melt 1 cup butter. Remove from heat, and stir in 2 cups sugar, 4 eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat in 1 cup flour, 1/2 cup cocoa, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Spread mixture into the prepared pan.
3. In a small saucepan, melt 1 cup peanut butter. Drizzle the peanut butter over the brownie layer. Using a knife, swirl the peanut butter into the brownie layer.
4. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven. Cool before cutting into bars.

Interesting Facts

• Peanut butter brownies have been popular in the United States since the 1920s.
• Peanut butter brownies are an American classic, but they are also enjoyed in many other countries around the world.
• The combination of chocolate and peanut butter is one of the most popular flavor combinations in the world.