Buckeye Brownies
If chocolate and peanut butter are your love language, this is the recipe for you. A rich, fudgy brownie base is topped with a thick, sweet peanut butter layer that tastes just like the candy it was named after. Two great things really are even better together, and these brownies prove it every single time.
Servings: 16 Servings
Ingredients
Brownie layer:
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup melted butter
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup chocolate chips
Peanut Butter Layer:
- 1 16 oz. jar creamy peanut butter or 2 cups
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 Tablespoon milk
Chocolate Topping:
- 1½ cups chocolate chips
- 6 Tablespoons butter
Makes: 9 x 13inch rectangle, 2inch height
Instructions
Brownies
- Preheat oven to 350F and grease a 9x13-inch pan
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together 1 cup all purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1½ cups granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 cup cocoa powder.
- Stir in 1 cup melted butter , 3 large eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Add ½ cup chocolate chips and mix until evenly distributed.
- Spread in the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes. Allow to cool before proceeding.
Peanut Butter Filling
- In a large bowl, stir together 1 16 oz. jar creamy peanut butter and melted ½ cup unsalted butter.
- Stir in 3 cups powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 pinch salt, and 1 Tablespoon milk. It should be a really thick frosting consistency, soft enough to spread but stiff enough to easily hold its shape. If needed, add a few more drops of milk so that it comes together.
- Drop the peanut butter mixture by the spoonful over the cooled brownies. Spread until it forms a smooth layer.
- Put in the refrigerator to chill while you melt the chocolate.
Chocolate Topping
- In a medium glass bowl, melt together the 1½ cups chocolate chips and 6 Tablespoons butter. Microwave in short 20-30 second bursts until you can stir it smooth.
- Spread over the peanut butter layer.
- Allow to set for at least 30 minutes before cutting into squares and serving.
Notes
Store extra brownies in an airtight container at room temperature.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Brownie | Calories: 517kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 314mg | Potassium: 176mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 54g | Vitamin A: 709IU | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 1mg
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