Description
These Buckeye Brownies are a delightful treat, combining rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter. Their simple prep makes them perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 oz semisweet chocolate
- 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)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C).
- Line a 9×9” baking dish with parchment paper and lightly grease.
- In a bowl, melt the 6 oz semisweet chocolate and ½ cup salted butter until smooth.
- Add 2 large eggs, ¾ cup granulated sugar, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract. Mix well.
- Stir in ¾ cup all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon cocoa powder, and ¼ teaspoon sea salt until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the peanut butter filling, combine ¾ cup peanut butter, ¼ cup softened butter, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, ¼ teaspoon sea salt in a bowl.
- Gradually mix in 1 ½ cups powdered sugar, adding whole milk as needed for consistency.
- Spread the peanut butter mixture over the cooled brownie base.
- Melt 1 cup semisweet chocolate for the topping and pour it over the peanut butter filling, spreading evenly.
- Allow to set in the fridge for at least an hour before cutting into squares.
Notes
Ensure the brownies are completely cooled before adding the peanut butter layer to avoid melting.
For a richer chocolate flavor, consider using dark chocolate instead of semisweet.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg