Description

These Buckeye Brownies combine rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter for an irresistible dessert. Perfect for gatherings or a sweet treat at home, they are easy to make and downright delicious.

Ingredients

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6 oz semisweet chocolate
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)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a 9×9” baking dish with parchment paper, greasing it lightly.
Melt semisweet chocolate and ½ cup butter together, stirring until smooth.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Add the melted chocolate mixture to the egg mixture and stir until blended.
Gently fold in flour, cocoa powder, and sea salt until just combined; do not overmix.
Spread the brownie batter evenly in the prepared baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Allow to cool in the pan before making the peanut butter layer.
In another bowl, mix creamy peanut butter, softened butter, vanilla extract, sea salt, and powdered sugar until smooth. Add milk one tablespoon at a time, mixing to achieve a spreadable consistency.
Spread the peanut butter mixture evenly over the cooled brownies, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Melt heavy cream and semisweet chocolate together to create a chocolate ganache. Once smooth, pour over the peanut butter layer and chill until set.

Notes

Let the brownies cool completely before cutting for clean edges.
For a thicker layer, add more powdered sugar to the peanut butter mix if desired.
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 brownie
Calories: 250
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 29g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 40mg