Peanut Butter Brownies

1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 3/4 cup sugar
3 eggs, at room temperature
1/2 cup butter, at room temperature
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 cup cocoa
1/2 cup flour

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease an 8-inch square baking dish. In a medium bowl, blend peanut butter, 3/4 cup sugar, and 1 egg. Press mixture into bottom of pan. In a separate mixing bowl, beat butter, 1 cup sugar, 2 eggs and vanilla until fluffy. Add cocoa and flour; mix on medium speed until smooth. Spread over peanut butter layer. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a moist crumb. Enjoy!