Description

These Buckeye Brownies combine the rich flavor of chocolate with creamy peanut butter for an indulgent treat. Simple to prepare and sure to delight, they’re perfect for any gathering or as a sweet pick-me-up.

Ingredients

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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)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C).
Line a 9×9” baking dish with parchment paper and lightly grease it; set aside.
In a bowl, melt 6 oz of semisweet chocolate and ½ cup of salted butter together until smooth.
Mix in 2 large eggs, ¾ cup granulated sugar, and 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract into the melted chocolate mixture.
Combine ¾ cup all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder, and ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt; then fold into the chocolate mixture until just combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly; bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
While the brownies bake, prepare the peanut butter layer by mixing ¾ cup creamy peanut butter, ¼ cup softened salted butter, ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract, ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt, and 1 ½ cups powdered sugar until smooth.
Add 1-2 tablespoons of whole milk to reach a spreadable consistency if needed.
Once brownies are cool, spread the peanut butter mixture evenly over the top.
For the topping, heat ½ cup heavy cream until simmering then pour over 1 cup of semisweet chocolate and stir until smooth; let cool slightly.
Pour the chocolate ganache over the peanut butter layer and spread it evenly. Let it set before cutting into squares.

Notes

Allow the brownies to cool completely before adding the peanut butter layer for best results.
For a firmer ganache, let it cool a bit longer before pouring it over the brownies.
These brownies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 brownie
Calories: 320
Sugar: 25g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 50mg