Confetti Brownies

Ingredients

• 1 package (19.8 oz.) fudge brownie mix
• water
• vegetable oil
• eggs
• 1-1/2 cups REESE'S MINI PIECES Candy, divided
• BROWNIE FROSTING(recipe follows)
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine
• 2/3 cup HERSHEY'S Cocoa
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• dash salt
• 3-1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 6 tablespoons hot water
• PEANUT BUTTER DRIZZLE (recipe follows)
• 3 tablespoons REESE'S Peanut Butter Chips
• 1 teaspoon shortening

Directions

1. 1 Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom of 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan.
   
2. 2 Prepare brownie mix as directed on package for fudge-like brownies. Spread half of brownie batter into prepared pan.
   
3. 3 Sprinkle 3/4 cup candies over batter. Carefully spread remaining batter over candy.
   
4. 4 Bake 28 to 30 minutes or until wooden pick inserted 2 inches from side of pan comes out clean. Remove from oven to wire rack; cool slightly.
   
5. 5 Prepare and spread CHOCOLATE FROSTING over brownie.
   
6. 6 Sprinkle and gently press remaining 3/4 cup candies over frosting.
   
7. 7 Prepare and drizzle PEANUT BUTTER DRIZZLE over candy. Cool completely in pan. Makes 12 brownies.
   
   CHOCOLATE FROSTING:
   
   Melt 1/2 cup butter or margarine in saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat; add 2/3 cup HERSHEY'S Cocoa stirring until smooth. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla and dash of salt. Gradually add 3-1/2 cups powdered sugar with 6 tablespoons hot water, stirring until smooth. About 2 cups frosting.
   
   PEANUT BUTTER DRIZZLE:
   
   Place 3 tablespoons REESE'S Peanut Butter Chips and 1 teaspoon shortening in small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at MEDIUM (50%) 30 seconds; stir. If necessary, microwave at MEDIUM an additional 10 seconds at a time, stirring after each heating, just until chips are melted and mixture is smooth.