Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Brownies

1 . Stage

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

2 . Stage

Combine 2 1/2 cups white sugar, 1 cup melted butter, and vanilla extract in a large bowl. Beat in eggs one at a time with an electric mixer, mixing well after each addition until thoroughly blended.

3 . Stage

Sift 1 1/2 cups flour, cocoa powder, and salt together in a bowl. Stir flour mixture gradually into butter mixture until blended. Spread batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.

4 . Stage

Bake in the preheated oven until an inserted toothpick comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes.

5 . Stage

Combine milk and vinegar in a large bowl and let stand for 5 minutes until milk sours. Add 1/2 cup butter, peanut butter, 1/2 cup white sugar, and brown sugar; stir until mixture is smooth and fully combined.

6 . Stage

Sift 1 1/4 cups flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together in a small bowl. Mix into peanut butter mixture until well blended.

7 . Stage

Spread peanut butter mixture over warm brownies. Drizzle melted chocolate chips on top. Refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours before cutting into squares.