Description
Tasty Buckeye Brownies are a decadent treat combining rich fudge brownies with a creamy peanut butter layer and a smooth chocolate topping. This layered dessert is perfect for peanut butter and chocolate lovers seeking an indulgent and easy-to-make sweet. The brownies are baked until fudgy, topped with a buttery peanut butter frosting, and finished with a glossy chocolate ganache.
Ingredients
Brownie Layer
- 1 package fudge brownie mix
- 3 eggs
- ½ cup butter
Peanut Butter Frosting
- ½ cup butter
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
Chocolate Topping
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 6 ounces semisweet or dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare Brownie Batter: Preheat your oven to the temperature specified on the brownie mix package. Prepare the brownie batter following the package directions, mixing the brownie mix, eggs, and ½ cup butter until smooth.
- Bake Brownies: Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan for extra-thick brownies or use the pan size recommended on the package. Pour in the batter evenly and bake as directed on the package. Once baked, remove from oven and allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan.
- Make Peanut Butter Frosting: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine ½ cup butter and 1 cup creamy peanut butter. Microwave for 30 to 60 seconds until the butter is melted. Stir in 2 cups confectioners’ sugar until the mixture becomes smooth and thick.
- Spread Frosting: Evenly spread the peanut butter frosting over the cooled brownies, creating a smooth layer.
- Melt Chocolate Topping: In a separate microwave-safe bowl, combine 6 tablespoons butter and 6 ounces semisweet or dark chocolate chips. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until the chocolate and butter melt completely and form a smooth ganache.
- Top Brownies with Chocolate: Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the peanut butter layer and gently spread it into an even layer using a spatula.
- Set and Serve: Refrigerate the brownies for 30 to 60 minutes until the chocolate topping is set. Once firm, slice into squares and serve.
Notes
- Using an 8×8-inch pan results in thicker brownies, but you can use a larger pan if preferred for thinner brownies.
- Ensure the brownies are completely cooled before spreading the peanut butter frosting to prevent it from melting.
- Microwave times may vary; melt the butter and chocolate slowly to avoid burning.
- For a nut-free version, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
