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Ultimate Buckeye Brownies Recipe featuring a fudgy chocolate brownie base, a creamy peanut butter layer, and a smooth melted chocolate topping. A rich and indulgent chocolate peanut butter dessert perfect for any occasion.

Easy Buckeye Brownies Recipe

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Rich fudgy Buckeye Brownies Recipe layered with creamy peanut butter filling and topped with chocolate ganache – a delicious twist on classic Ohio buckeye candy!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 24 brownies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Brownie Base
  • 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
Peanut Butter Layer
  • 2 cups creamy peanut butter
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
Chocolate Topping
  • 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Electric mixer (stand or hand-held)
  • Microwave-safe bowls
  • Rubber spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

Brownie Base
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line 9x13-inch pan with parchment.
  2. Melt butter in microwave in 30-second intervals.
  3. Whisk in sugar until combined.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
  5. Mix cocoa, flour, and salt separately.
  6. Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture.
  7. Pour into pan, bake 25-30 minutes until set.
  8. Cool completely (1 hour).
Peanut Butter Layer
  1. Beat peanut butter and butter until smooth.
  2. Mix in powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt.
  3. Spread over cooled brownies.
  4. Refrigerate 1 hour.
Chocolate Topping
  1. Melt chocolate chips and butter in microwave.
  2. Pour over set peanut butter layer.
  3. Refrigerate 2 hours until set.

Nutrition

Calories: 385kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 7gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 52mgSodium: 148mgPotassium: 168mgFiber: 2gSugar: 38gVitamin A: 348IUCalcium: 32mgIron: 2mg

Notes

  • Let ingredients reach room temperature
  • Don't overbake brownies
  • Cool completely between layers
  • Cut with hot knife for clean slices
  • Store in refrigerator up to 1 week
  • Can freeze up to 3 months

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