Tag's Pb Brownies

Directions

1. 1
   Heat the oven to 300F Grease an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray, line with parchment paper, and lightly spray paper to coat.
2. 2
   Bring 2 inches water to a simmer in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
3. 3
   Place the butter and chocolate in a medium heatproof bowl, then place the bowl over the simmering water ( the bottom of the bowl should not touch the water).
4. 4
   Reduce heat to low and melt the choclate and butter together, stirring often.
5. 5
   Remove from heat and whisk in eggs, sugar, vanilla, and salt until completely incorporated.
6. 6
   Whisk in flour and scrape mixture into the prepared pan, using a rubber spatula to evenly spread the batter and smooth the top.
7. 7
   Place the peanut butter in a quart size resealable plastic bag and snip off one corner, making a 1/2 inch hole.
8. 8
   Squeeze the peanut butter down into the bag and twist top.
9. 9
   Pipe the peanut butter in four straight lines across the top of the brownie batter.
10. 10
    Use a toothpick to swirl the peanut butter into the batter.
11. 11
    Bake until the the chocolate portions of the brownie have a smooth sheen and are dry, about 45 minutes (the peanut butter portion will still be sticky).
12. 12
    Let cool completely before slicing into 2 inch squares.