Peanut Butter Brownie Trifle

1 (19 oz) package fudge brownie mix
2 cups whipping cream, divided
1 (10 oz) package peanut butter & milk chocolate morsels (swirled or mixed will do)
2 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 cups peanut butter candy, chopped (Reese's peanut butter cups)
1 (8 oz) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (10 oz) package peanut butter & milk chocolate morsels, optional

1. Prepare and bake brownie mix according to package directions in a 9x13 pan. Cool and cut into 2 inch squares.
2. Cook 2/3 cup whipping cream and 1 package of morsels in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly until blended. Remove from heat, and stir in vanilla. Chill 30 minutes.
3. Beat remaining 1 1/3 cups whipping cream at high speed with electric mixture until soft peak forms. Stir one-third of whipped cream into chocolate mixture. Fold in remaining whipped cream.
4. Layer half of brownies in a 3 1/2 quart trifle dish or bowl. Top with half of chocolate mixture, half of chopped peanut butter candy, and half of whipped topping. Repeat procedure with remaining brownies, chocolate mixture, chopped peanut butter candy and whipped topping.
Optional: 5. Sprinkle other package of morsels in an even layer on parchment or wax paper lined 13x9 pan. Bake at 200* for 2 minutes or until morsels are evenly melted. Spread with a spatula to swirl chocolate. Chill one hour or until firm. Break into pieces. Garnish trifle with peanut butter-chocolate pieces, if desired. Store trifle in refrigerator.

Courtesy: Southern Living