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Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13 baking dish with parchment paper, set aside.
Step 2
Place butter in a large microwave-safe mixing bowl, melt completely. Add sugar, cocoa, vanilla, and eggs. Whisk to combine well. Add remaining ingredients. Whisk until completely combined, but do not over mix.
Step 3
Pour into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle 10-15 mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups cut into quarters over batter, press into the batter with a spatula until they are covered. Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Place in the freezer to cool, about 15 minutes.
Step 4
Meanwhile: Combine cream cheese and butter in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Beat on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 3 minutes. Add sugar. Beat on low until combined, then switch to medium speed and beat until light and creamy. Add peanut butter, vanilla, and salt. Beat mixture until well combined.
Step 5
Spread frosting over top of the cooled brownie. Sprinkle remaining peanut butter cups over the top of the frosting.
Step 6
Drizzle melted chocolate over the top of brownies. Serve and enjoy.
Step 7
These brownies freeze very well. Be sure to wrap well and defrost for 30 minutes before eating.