Ultimate Peanut Butter Fudge Brownies

 Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C). Grease a 9×9 baking pan or line it with parchment paper or aluminum foil.

 In a medium-sized bowl, combine flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

 In another bowl, mix together melted butter, sugar, and vanilla extract.

 Add eggs to the butter mixture and mix until well combined.

 Gradually add the dry ingredients to the egg mixture, mixing until well combined.

 Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.

 Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.

 In a bowl, combine white chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and peanut butter. Place over simmering water (double boiler method) and stir until melted and smooth.

 The fudge will thicken as it cooks; remove from heat when it starts to get a bit crumbly.

 Stir in the chopped Reeses, then pour over the brownie layer, pressing into an even layer.

 Refrigerate for 4-5 hours to set.

 For the topping, melt chocolate chips and shortening together in a microwave in 15-second increments until smooth.

 Spread melted chocolate over fudge layer and sprinkle with chopped Reeses.

 Cut into bars and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Best enjoyed within 3-4 days, but can last up to 5-6 days.

Enjoy your baking!