Description
Indulge in the irresistible combination of rich fudgy brownies topped with a creamy peanut butter layer and a decadent chocolate coating in these delectable Buckeye Brownies.
Ingredients
Scale
Brownie Layer:
- 1 box (18.3 ounces) fudge brownie mix (plus eggs, oil, and water as called for on box)
Peanut Butter Layer:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Coating:
- 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare an 8×8-inch baking pan with nonstick spray or parchment paper.
- Make brownie layer: Prepare brownie batter as directed on the package. Pour into the prepared pan and bake according to box instructions. Let cool.
- Prepare peanut butter layer: Mix peanut butter, softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Spread over cooled brownies.
- Make chocolate coating: Melt chocolate chips and heavy cream in the microwave. Pour over peanut butter layer.
- Chill and serve: Chill brownies in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. Cut into squares and enjoy!
Notes
- For cleaner cuts, dip the knife in hot water between slices.
- Try using crunchy peanut butter for added texture or sprinkle sea salt on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
