Peanut Butter Buckeye Brownies

Buckeye Brownies are simple to make and always a crowd-pleaser! They are a chocolate peanut butter brownie dream!

Buckeye Brownie Ingredients

Peanut Butter Filling

1. Add peanut butter to a large mixing bowl.
2. Add melted butter, salt, and vanilla to the mixing bowl and stir together.
3. Pour powdered sugar into the peanut butter mixture slowly, using a hand mixer to mix.
4. Mix until the ingredients are well incorporated. It will look clumpy as shown in the photo above.

Ganache Topping

1. Melt butter in a small saucepan, add heavy cream to butter, and mix well. When mixture comes to a boil, remove from heat.
2. Pour butter and cream mixture over chocolate chips.
3. Stir continuously with a rubber spatula.
4. Keep stirring until the ganache is completely mixed.

Buckeye Brownies Final Steps

1. Put peanut butter buckeye filling on top of cooled brownies.
2. Spread the peanut butter layer across the brownies with a spatula until you have a smooth, even layer.
3. Pour ganache on top of peanut butter layer and spread evenly.
4. Allow the ganache layer to cool and set, then cut brownies into squares.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long to let brownies cool?

Brownies should be allowed cool in the pan for at least 10-15 minutes before cutting them or removing them from the pan.

How to store brownies:

1. Let brownies cool completely.
2. Cut them into individual squares, if desired.
3. Store them in an airtight container or wrap them tightly in plastic wrap.
4. Store them at room temperature for 2-4 days, in the refrigerator for up to a week, or in the freezer for 2-3 months.

How long do brownies last?

Brownies stay fresh for 2-4 days at room temperature in an airtight container. To keep them fresh longer, you can store them in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Can you freeze brownies?

Yes, you can freeze brownies! They can last for 2-3 months if stored properly. Make sure to wrap them tightly with plastic wrap to prevent freezer burn and freeze the brownies inside an airtight container or freezer bag.

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Buckeye Brownies

Buckeye brownies are a rich and delicious treat, this peanut butter brownie recipe will be your new favorite!

5 from 3 votes

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Prep Time: 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes

Total Time: 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes

Servings: 20

Calories: 359kcal

Author: Pretty Providence

Cost: $15

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Equipment

• Hand Mixer
• 9x13 Baking Dish
• Large Mixing Bowl
• Small saucepan
• Small mixing bowl
• Rubber spatula

Ingredients

Brownies

• 1 Batch Brownies prepared

Peanut Butter Layer

• 4 Cups Confectioner's Sugar
• 2 Cups Peanut Butter smooth
• 8 tablespoon Unsalted Butter melted
• 2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 1½ teaspoon Salt

Ganache

• 1 Cup Chocolate Chips semi-sweet or milk
• ½ Cup Heavy Cream
• 1 tablespoon Salted Butter

Instructions

• Prepare this easy brownie recipe or make brownies from a mix. Allow to cool while you prepare the buckeye layers.

Peanut Butter Buckeye Filling

• Add peanut butter to a large mixing bowl.
• Add melted butter, salt, and vanilla to the mixing bowl and stir together.
• Pour powdered sugar into the peanut butter mixture slowly, using a hand mixer to mix.
• Mix until the ingredients are well incorporated. It will look clumpy as shown in the photo above.

Ganache Topping

• Melt butter in a small saucepan, add heavy cream to butter, and mix well. When mixture comes to a boil, remove from heat.
• Pour butter and cream mixture over chocolate chips.
• Stir continuously with a rubber spatula.
• Keep stirring until the ganache is completely mixed.

Buckeye Brownies

• Put peanut butter buckeye filling on top of cooled brownies.
• Spread the peanut butter layer across the brownies with a spatula until you have a smooth, even layer.
• Pour ganache on top of peanut butter layer and spread evenly.
• Allow the ganache layer to cool and set, then cut brownies into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1square | Calories: 359kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 299mg | Potassium: 154mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 265IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg

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