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Buckeye Brownies

Irresistible Buckeye Brownies to Satisfy Your Sweet Cravings

Delicious Buckeye Brownies that perfectly blend chocolate and peanut butter for the ultimate dessert experience.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brownie Base
  • 1 box Brownie Mix Use a store-bought blend
For the Peanut Butter Layer
  • 1/2 cup Creamy Peanut Butter Crunchy peanut butter can be used
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Room temperature
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar No substitutions recommended
  • 1 pinch Salt For balancing sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Opt for pure vanilla
For the Ganache
  • 1 1/2 cups Semisweet Chocolate Chips Can substitute with dark chocolate chips
  • 3 tablespoons Heavy Cream Coconut cream for dairy-free option

Equipment

  • 8x8 inch baking pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • microwave-safe bowl
  • spatula
  • Parchment Paper
  • Sharp knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Buckeye Brownies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Prepare the brownie batter as directed on the package and pour into the pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
  2. In a bowl, combine ½ cup of creamy peanut butter and 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Beat until smooth, about 2-3 minutes. Gradually add 1 cup of powdered sugar, a pinch of salt, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla, mixing until fully incorporated. Spread the peanut butter layer evenly over the cooled brownies.
  3. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 1 ½ cups of semisweet chocolate chips and 3 tablespoons of heavy cream. Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring until melted and smooth. Pour ganache over the peanut butter layer, spreading to cover completely.
  4. Chill the brownies in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to set the ganache. Lift out using parchment paper, slice into squares, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For perfect results, allow brownies to cool completely before adding the peanut butter layer. Refrigerate to set ganache for clean cuts.

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