Peanut Butter Paisley Brownies

By smclane

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
• 1/4 cup peanut butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 cups unsifted all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup (5.5 ounce can) chocolate flavored syrup

Preparation

Step 1

Blend butter or margarine and peanut butter in large mixer bowl. Add sugar and brown sugar; beat well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Blend in vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to peanut butter mixture.

Spread half the batter in greased 13 x 9 –inch pan. Spoon syrup over top. Carefully spread with remaining batter. Swirl with spatula or knife for marbled effect. Bake at 350° for 35 to 40 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool; cut into squares.