Peanut Butter Filled Brownie Cupcakes

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 18 ounces fudge brownie mix (1 pkg 8-inch square pan size)
• 1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
• 3 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon confectioners' sugar

Recipe

• 1 prepare brownie batter according to package directions; stir in chocolate chips. for filling, in a small bowl, beat peanut butter, cream cheese, egg and sugar until smooth.
• 2 fill paper-lined muffin cups one-third full with batter. drop filling by teaspoonfuls into the center of each cupcake. cover with remaining batter.
• 3 bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in brownie portion comes out clean. cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. dust with confectioners' sugar. store in the refrigerator.