Buckeye Brownies

5 from 1 vote

Buckeye Brownies combine rich, fudgy brownies with a creamy peanut butter layer, topped with a smooth chocolate ganache. Inspired by the classic Buckeye candy, these indulgent treats offer a perfect blend of chocolate and peanut butter, creating a decadent dessert that's both satisfying and irresistible. Perfect for any occasion, these brownies are sure to be a crowd-pleaser!

Prep Time30

Cook Time20

Set Up/chill50

Total Time1 40

Servings:

Calories: 662kcal

Equipment

1 Brownie Pan
Parchment Paper
2 Medium Sized Bowls
2 Large Bowls
1 Rubber Spatula
1 Whisk

Ingredients

For The Brownie Layer

3/4 Cups Butter cut into little squares for melting in the microwave
3/4 Cup Cocoa Powder I used dark but light or dark can be used
1 2/3 Cup Sugar
1 Tbs Water
1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
3 Eggs beaten
1 ⅓ Cups Flour
½ Tsp Baking Powder
¼ Tsp Salt

For The Peanut Butter Layer

2 Cups Peanut Butter Creamy
2 1/4 Cups Powdered Sugar
2 Tbs Milk
1/2 Cup Butter cut into little squares for melting in the microwave
1 Tsp Vanilla Extract

For The Chocolate Layer

1 1/2 Cups Chocolate Morsels Semi-Sweet
6 Tbs Butter cut into little squares for melting in the microwave

Instructions

For The Brownie Layer

Line a 13X9 baking pan with parchment paper.
Preheat your oven to 350 F.
Mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt and set aside.
Melt your butter in the microwave.
Add into the butter, the cocoa, sugar, and eggs (mix well with a spatula, scraping down the sides of the bowl.
In the same bowl as the butter mixture, add in flour mixture, a little at a time, making sure you are mixing it together well.
Spread into the pan.
Bake for 20 minutes.
Let it cool.

For The Peanut Butter Layer

Melt the butter and peanut butter together in the microwave. (there is lots of oil so only melt for 15 seconds at a time until the butter is melted).
Add in the milk and vanilla, then start adding the confectioner’s sugar until the mixture is spreadable. (You do not want it too paste-like).
Spread the layer on the cooled brownies.

For The Chocolate Layer

Melt the morsels and the butter in the microwave in 15-second increments stirring until it is melted. Do not burn the chocolate, if you do you have to throw it out and start again.
Add the chocolate layer and let the brownies sit for about 30 minutes before cutting.

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