Description
Buckeye Brownies are the ultimate dessert for chocolate and peanut butter enthusiasts, combining rich, fudgy brownies with a creamy peanut butter layer and a decadent chocolate topping. This delightful treat is perfect for any occasion—whether you’re indulging yourself or impressing guests at a party. With minimal ingredients and straightforward steps, you can whip up these sweet masterpieces in no time. Their irresistible flavors and textures make them a must-try for anyone craving a comforting dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 18.3 ounces brownie mix
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- 3 tablespoons water
- 8 tablespoons salted sweet cream butter (room temperature)
- 2 cups creamy peanut butter
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine brownie mix, vegetable oil, beaten eggs, water, and room temperature butter until well mixed. Pour into the prepared pan.
- Bake for approximately 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- In another bowl, mix together creamy peanut butter, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar until smooth. Spread over cooled brownies.
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate chips with heavy cream until smooth. Pour over the peanut butter layer.
- Refrigerate for at least an hour before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (approx. 60g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg