Make this dessert the star of your meal. Peanut butter lovers won't be disappointed with peanut butter cups, miniature peanut butter cups, and what else, creamy peanut butter!! Oh, and don't forget Cool Whip!
1 fudge brownie mix for a 13-inch x 9-inch pan
1-10 oz. pkg. peanut butter chips
2 -13 oz. pkg. miniature peanut butter cups
4 c. cold 2% milk
2-5.1 oz. pkg. instant vanilla pudding mix
1 c. creamy peanut butter
4 t. vanilla extract
3- 8 oz. cartons Cool Whip topping, thawed
Preheat oven to 350°.
Prepare brownie batter according to package directions; stir in peanut butter chips.
Bake in a greased 13x9-in. baking pan 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs (do not overbake).
Cool on a wire rack; cut into 3/4-in. pieces.
Cut peanut butter cups in half; set aside 1/3 cup for garnish.
In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mixes for 2 minutes (mixture will be thick). Add peanut butter and vanilla; mix well. Fold in 1-1/2 cartons Cool Whip topping.
Place 1/3 of the brownies in a 5 quart trifle or glass bowl; top with another 1/3 of the remaining peanut butter cups. Spoon 1/3 of the pudding mixture over the top. Repeat layers twice. Cover with remaining Cool Whip topping; garnish with reserved peanut butter cups. Refrigerate until chilled.
Makes 20 one cup servings