Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Buckeye Brownies, where rich chocolate meets creamy peanut butter for an unforgettable dessert experience. These brownies are perfect for any occasion, from family gatherings to casual weeknight treats. Their fudgy texture combined with a luscious peanut butter layer creates a dessert that is not only visually appealing but also irresistibly delicious. Easy to make and versatile enough to customize, these brownies will surely impress your guests or satisfy your sweet tooth. Get ready to enjoy a slice of heaven that brings together two classic flavors in one decadent treat!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- ⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon table salt
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 3 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups creamy peanut butter
- ¾ cup unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 3 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
- 10 ounces dark chocolate chips
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter and cocoa powder until smooth. Gradually add sugar, then mix in eggs one at a time, followed by flour, salt, and vanilla until just combined.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- For the peanut butter layer, mix creamy peanut butter, melted butter, vanilla extract, and sifted powdered sugar until smooth. Spread over the cooled brownies.
- For the ganache topping, heat dark chocolate chips and heavy cream in short intervals until melted and glossy; pour over the peanut butter layer.
- Allow to set at room temperature or refrigerate for about an hour before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg