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Buckeye Brownies

Indulgent Buckeye Brownies blend rich chocolate with creamy peanut butter, creating a delightful treat that’s easy to make and clean up.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

Brownie Base
  • 1 cup unsalted butter 2 sticks
  • 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs Room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Peanut Butter Layer
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
Topping
  • 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate For topping
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and bittersweet chocolate together over low heat, stirring until smooth.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in the granulated sugar, mixing well.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Fold in the flour and salt until just combined.
Assembly
  1. Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared pan, smoothing it evenly.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine peanut butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
  3. Spread the peanut butter mixture over the brownie batter in the pan.
  4. Top with the remaining brownie batter, spreading it gently over the peanut butter layer.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs.
  2. For the topping, melt the semi-sweet chocolate and vegetable oil together until smooth. Pour the melted chocolate over the cooled brownies and spread evenly.
  3. Let the brownies cool completely before cutting into squares and serving.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or in the fridge for up to a week. Brownies can be frozen for up to 3 months.