Description
Indulge in the delightful richness of Buckeye Brownies, a perfect fusion of fudgy chocolate brownies layered with creamy peanut butter filling and topped with luscious chocolate ganache. These decadent treats are ideal for any gathering, from casual get-togethers to festive celebrations. Each bite offers a heavenly balance of flavors and textures, making them an irresistible choice for dessert lovers. Easy to prepare and fun to share, Buckeye Brownies are sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 1/2 cups dark chocolate chips
- Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 13×9-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter; remove from heat and stir in semi-sweet chocolate chips and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Stir in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder until just combined.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared dish and bake for 23-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prepare the peanut butter filling by mixing melted butter, peanut butter, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Once brownies are baked, spread the peanut butter filling over warm brownies.
- For the ganache, combine dark chocolate chips and heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl; heat until melted and smooth.
- Pour ganache over the peanut butter layer, spreading evenly. Chill in the refrigerator for at least two hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (55g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg