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homemade buckeye brownie with a bite taken out of it

Buckeye Brownie Recipe

Kara
Chocolate brownies with a decadent peanut butter truffle layer, topped with melted chocolate.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Additional Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Course Dessert: Brownies and Bars
Cuisine American
Servings 24 brownies
Calories 390 kcal

Ingredients
  

Brownie Layer:

  • 1 cup salted butter melted
  • cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups flour 7 oz
  • ½ tsp salt

Peanut Butter Layer:

  • ¼ cup salted butter softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • pinch of salt
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 Tbsp milk more or less

Chocolate Topping:

Instructions
 

  • Brownie Layer: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9x13" pan with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.
  • Melt the butter in the microwave in a large microwave-safe bowl. Whisk in the cocoa powder and sugar. Add the eggs and vanilla and whisk just until combined.
  • Add the flour and salt, and stir until all the flour is moistened.
  • Spread the batter in the prepared pan. Bake at 350° for about 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Cool completely.
  • Peanut Butter Layer: Combine the butter, peanut butter, powdered sugar, salt, vanilla, and milk in a small bowl. Beat until smooth, adding enough milk to make a soft fudge-like consistency.
  • Flatten portions of the peanut butter mixture between your palms, then arrange on the cooled brownies. Pat out into an even layer.
  • Topping: In a small heatproof bowl, heat the cream in the microwave for 45-60 seconds. Add the chocolate chips and let sit for 3-4 minutes.
  • Whisk until smooth, heating for a few seconds if necessary. Pour over the peanut butter fudge layer and spread with a spoon or offset spatula.
  • Let the brownies sit at room temperature for 30-60 minutes, or until the chocolate sets. Cut into squares and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 390kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 6gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 59mgSodium: 185mgPotassium: 201mgFiber: 3gSugar: 33gVitamin A: 409IUVitamin C: 0.03mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg
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