Super Fudgy Three-Way Topped Brownies

STEP 1

Heat oven to 350ºF.

STEP 2

Place butter and sugar in bowl. Microwave 2 minutes or until mixture just starts to boil; stir until well mixed. Add 1 cup chocolate chips; stir until melted. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. Add flour, baking powder and salt; mix well. Stir in remaining chocolate chips.

STEP 3

Pour batter into ungreased 8-inch square baking pan. Bake 30-35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out with moist crumbs. Top brownies as desired.

STEP 4

Prepare Topping Variations:
Peanut Butter Cup Brownies: Prepare brownies as directed above. Sprinkle coarsely chopped 3 (1.5-ounce) packages unwrapped peanut butter cups evenly over hot brownies. Lightly press into brownies. Cool completely before cutting.

S’more Dessert Brownies: Prepare brownies as directed above. Cool completely. Just before serving, cut cooled brownies into 16 servings; place each bar onto individual serving plate. Dollop each with 1 tablespoon marshmallow crème; sprinkle with crushed graham crackers.

Candy Caramel Brownies: Prepare brownies as directed above. Cut 2 (1.7-ounce) packages round chewy caramels in milk chocolate into fourths. Sprinkle evenly over hot brownies. Lightly press into brownies. Cool completely before cutting.