Buckeye Brownies
These buckeye brownies feature layers of homemade brownies, creamy peanut butter and fudgy chocolate on top. They are a combination of two of our all time favorite desserts and they are always a hit!
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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