Peanut Butter – Walnut – Dark Chocolate Fudge Brownie in a Jif

Growing up means having to take care of oneself. To me, that means more cooking. Cooking does not normally translate to baking for me. However, lately, as I have done a lot of experimenting on the stove top, and not so much in the oven, I have had desires to bake. My latest creation was a twist on brownies made from brownie mix. For a novice baker, I don’t think this try was half bad!

Ingredients

1 package Jiffy Fudge Brownie Mix

1/3 cup walnuts, chopped

2 tablespoons peanut butter

2 one square inch squares of bittersweet baker’s chocolate

2 one square inch squares of unsweetened baker’s chocolate

1 egg

1 tablespoon water

2 tablespoons canola oil

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350^oF.
2. Whip eggs, water and canola oil together in a large bowl.
3. Add package brownie mix to eggs, water and canola oil. Mix together until smooth.
4. Add peanut butter to batter and mix together until blended.
5. Mince baker’s chocolate blocks into shreds with a chef’s knife.
6. Add unsweetened baker’s chocolate, bittersweet baker’s chocolate and chopped walnuts into batter. Mix well until evenly distributed.
7. Pour batter into a 9 inch x 5 inch loaf pan.
8. Bake for 25 – 30 minutes.

Tip: Top with vanilla frozen yogurt and berries for a delicious and not so heavy dessert!