Description
These Buckeye Brownies combine rich chocolate with creamy peanut butter for a delightful dessert. Easy to prepare, they’re perfect for gatherings or a sweet treat at home!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 oz semisweet chocolate (1 cup)
- ½ cup salted butter
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup salted butter (softened)
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons whole milk (room temperature)
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate (6 ounces)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a 9×9-inch baking dish with parchment paper and lightly grease it, then set aside.
- Melt the semisweet chocolate and ½ cup of salted butter together in a bowl until smooth.
- Incorporate the eggs, granulated sugar, and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract into the melted chocolate mixture until well combined.
- Gradually mix in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt until just blended.
- Pour the brownie mixture into the prepared baking dish and bake for about 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- In another bowl, mix the creamy peanut butter with the softened ¼ cup salted butter, ½ teaspoon vanilla, and ¼ teaspoon salt until smooth.
- Add the powdered sugar gradually, mixing in enough milk to get a spreadable consistency.
- Once the brownies are cooled, spread the peanut butter mixture over the top evenly.
- For the ganache, heat the heavy cream until just simmering, then pour it over the 1 cup of chocolate and let it sit for a few minutes before stirring until smooth.
- Finally, pour the ganache over the peanut butter layer and refrigerate until set before cutting into squares.
Notes
Ensure the brownies cool completely before adding the peanut butter layer to prevent melting.
Use room temperature milk for a smoother mixture when preparing the peanut butter filling.
These brownies can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg