Description
These Buckeye Brownies combine rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter for a dessert that’s hard to resist. Simple to prepare, they’re perfect for gatherings or a sweet indulgence anytime.
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 your oven to 350°F (177°C).
- Line a 9×9-inch baking dish with parchment paper and lightly grease it. Set aside.
- Melt 6 oz of semisweet chocolate and ½ cup of salted butter together until smooth.
- Whisk in 2 large eggs and ¾ cup of granulated sugar.
- Stir in 2 teaspoons of pure vanilla extract, followed by ¾ cup of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder, and ¼ teaspoon of sea salt until well combined.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking dish. Bake for about 20-25 minutes until set, then let cool.
- In a separate bowl, combine ¾ cup creamy peanut butter and ¼ cup softened salted butter. Mix in ½ teaspoon of pure vanilla and ¼ teaspoon of fine sea salt.
- Gradually add in 1 ½ cups powdered sugar, adjusting with 1-2 tablespoons of whole milk for a smooth consistency. Spread the peanut butter layer on top of the cooled brownies.
- Melt the ½ cup of heavy cream and 1 cup of semisweet chocolate together to create a ganache. Pour over the peanut butter layer and spread evenly.
- Chill in the refrigerator to set before slicing into squares.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to a week.
For a richer chocolate flavor, add extra cocoa powder to the brownie batter.
Make sure the brownies are fully cooled before adding the peanut butter layer to achieve the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg