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Buckeye Brownies

Indulge in the ultimate chocolate-peanut butter treat with these decadent Buckeye Brownies. A rich fudgy brownie base is topped with a creamy peanut butter filling and finished with a silky smooth ch…

45 minutes Serves 4
Buckeye Brownies

How to make it

  1. Make the brownies according to package

    Make the brownies according to package directions for a 9×13 pan, or make a batch of my homemade brownies. Buckeye Filling In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream the butter and peanut butter until smooth.

  2. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla.

    Add the powdered sugar and vanilla.

  3. Beat until smooth

    Spoon the peanut butter mixture over the cooled brownies, smoothing the PB mixture into an even layer. Next, make the ganache. Chocolate Topping Place the chocolate chips in a medium sized heat proof bowl.

  4. In a small saucepan heat the

    In a small saucepan heat the heavy cream until just barely simmering.

  5. Remove from heat and pour over

    Remove from heat and pour over the chocolate chips. Let sit for 3 minutes. Begin whisking the chocolate and cream (starting in the middle, working your way out) until smooth. Let the chocolate sit for 10 minutes to cool slightly.

  6. Pour the chocolate ganache over the

    Pour the chocolate ganache over the peanut butter layer and smooth into an even layer. Place brownies in the fridge to let set.

  7. Remove from fridge and cut into squares

    These brownies are delicious at room temperature, but can be sort of messy to eat because of the soft PB filling and chocolate ganache. I like to store mine in the fridge. Will last in the fridge, covered, for 1 week. Explore More Recipes Here: Recipes