Description

These Buckeye Brownies combine rich chocolate with creamy peanut butter, creating a deliciously indulgent treat. Easy to make and perfect for dessert lovers looking for a delightful homemade sweet.

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 oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a 9×9” baking dish with parchment paper, lightly greasing it for easier removal.
In a medium bowl, melt 6 oz of semisweet chocolate with ½ cup salted butter until smooth, stirring occasionally.
Allow the chocolate mixture to cool slightly before adding 2 large eggs, ¾ cup granulated sugar, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
Gradually stir in ¾ cup all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon cocoa powder, and ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt until fully incorporated.
Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean, then cool completely.
While the brownies cool, prepare the peanut butter layer by mixing ¾ cup creamy peanut butter, ¼ cup softened salted butter, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, and ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt until creamy. Gradually add 1 ½ cups powdered sugar and 1-2 tablespoons of milk until smooth.
Spread the peanut butter mixture evenly over the cooled brownies.
For the chocolate ganache, heat ½ cup heavy cream until simmering. Pour it over 1 cup semisweet chocolate and let it sit for a few minutes, then stir until smooth.
Drizzle the ganache over the peanut butter layer and refrigerate until set. Cut into squares and serve.

Notes

For a richer chocolate flavor, use dark chocolate instead of semisweet.
Feel free to add chopped nuts for extra texture and flavor.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 brownie
Calories: 250
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 120mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 29g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 40mg