Heaven In A Bowl (peanut Butter Brownie Trifle)

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 1 (20 ounce) package fudge brownie mix (13-inch x 9-inch pan size)
• 2 eggs (or as called for by your brownie mix)
• 1/3 cup oil (or as called for by your brownie mix)
• 1/4 cup water (or as called for by your brownie mix)
• 2 (13 ounce) packages miniature peanut butter cups
• 4 cups cold 2% low-fat milk
• 2 (5 1/8 ounce) packages vanilla instant pudding mix
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 4 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 (8 ounce) cartons frozen whipped topping, thawed

Recipe

• 1 prepare brownie batter according to package directions. bake in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan at 350° for 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 whipped topping. place a third of the brownies in a 5-qt. glass bowl; top with a third of the remaining peanut butter cups. spoon a third of the pudding mixture over the top. repeat layers twice. cover with remaining whipped topping; garnish with reserved peanut butter cups. refrigerate until chilled.