Buckeye Brownies
Indulge in these delicious Buckeye Brownies, a perfect fusion of rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter. These decadent treats are not only easy to make but also incredibly satisfying. With a fudgy brownie base topped with a luscious layer of peanut butter and finished with a velvety chocolate ganache, they are sure to impress at any gathering or family night in.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- ⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon table salt
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 3 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups creamy peanut butter
- ¾ cup unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 3 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
- 10 ounces dark chocolate chips
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix melted unsalted butter with cocoa powder until smooth. Add sugar, salt, eggs, and vanilla; mix well. Fold in flour until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- While the brownies bake, combine creamy peanut butter, melted cooled unsalted butter, vanilla, and sifted powdered sugar until smooth. Once brownies cool slightly, spread this mixture on top.
- For the topping, melt dark chocolate chips and heavy cream over low heat until smooth; pour over the peanut butter layer and spread evenly.
- Cool completely before slicing into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (60g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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