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Layered chocolate and peanut butter brownies on parchment paper.
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Buckeye Brownies Recipe

These Buckeye Brownies are amazing! Rich chocolate brownies topped with a homemade peanut butter filling and chocolate ganache.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Chill Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 40 minutes
Course: Brownies and Bars
Cuisine: American
Keyword: peanut butter topped brownies
Servings: 32 brownies
Author: Aimee

Ingredients

For the brownies:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder

For the peanut butter filling:

  • ¾ cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 ½ cups creamy peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 3 cups powdered sugar

For the ganache:

  • 1 ½ cups dark chocolate chips
  • 6 Tablespoons heavy whipping cream

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 13x9-inch baking dish with parchment paper. Set it aside.
  • In a medium sized saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Once melted, remove the pan from heat and add chocolate chips and granulated sugar. Stir until the chocolate is completely melted.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, combining completely after each addition. Add vanilla and stir until blended.
  • Add the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Using big strokes, stir just until mixed and dry ingredients are no longer visible.
  • Pour batter in the prepared baking dish. Bake the brownie layer for 23-25 minutes.
  • While brownies are baking, make peanut butter filling. In a mixing bowl, combined melted butter, peanut butter, vanilla, and powdered sugar. Beat until combined.
  • Remove brownies from oven when done baking. Gently drop peanut butter filling onto top of warm brownies, using fingertips to make sure brownies are completely covered.
  • For the ganache, in a small microwave safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and heavy cream. Heat for one minute. Stir until smooth. Pour over peanut butter layer and spread until evenly distributed.
  • Refrigerate brownies for 2 hours (or more). Cut into bars while chilled. Serve and enjoy!!

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Notes

  • Peanut butter. I find regular creamy peanut butter works better than natural or sugar free.
  • Storage. Keep these brownies chilled for best results. Store in airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1brownie | Calories: 227kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 83mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g