Description
Indulge in the bliss of Buckeye Brownies, a decadent dessert that beautifully marries rich chocolate with creamy peanut butter. These fudgy brownies are layered with a smooth peanut butter filling and topped with a luscious chocolate glaze. Perfect for any celebration or just a cozy evening at home, these brownies are sure to impress anyone who takes a bite. With easy-to-follow instructions, even novice bakers can create this delightful treat that promises to satisfy your sweet cravings.
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 oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk melted butter with cocoa powder until smooth. Add sugar, flour, salt, eggs, and vanilla; mix until just combined.
- Pour batter into a greased 9×13 inch pan and bake for 25 minutes.
- For the peanut butter layer, mix together peanut butter, cooled melted butter, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar until smooth; spread over slightly cooled brownies.
- Melt dark chocolate chips with heavy cream in a double boiler or microwave; drizzle over the peanut butter layer.
- Chill in the refrigerator for about an hour before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (50g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg