Peanut Butter Buckeye Brownies
Buckeye Brownies are simple to make and always a crowd-pleaser! They are a chocolate peanut butter brownie dream!
In this house we love peanut butter, and we may never make regular brownies again after having these Buckeye Brownies.
After our neighbor made us some Buckeye candy for Christmas, I thought the peanut butter filling and ganache would make an excellent topping for brownies, so I tried it! Friends, they do not disappoint.
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What are Buckeye Brownies?
Buckeye brownies are a delicious dessert inspired by Buckeye candy, which is popular in the midwest United States.
Buckeye Brownies are three-layer peanut butter brownies. The bottom layer is a classic fudgy brownie, topped with a creamy peanut butter layer covered with chocolate ganache.
How to Make Buckeye Brownies
Note: I am sharing the recipe for the top two layers of these Buckeye Brownies today. The bottom layer is fudge brownies, so go ahead and try this easy homemade brownie recipe or make a batch with a mix. Either way, they will be great!
Buckeye Brownie Ingredients
Brownies
- Prepared Homemade Brownie Recipe or Brownie Mix
Buckeye Filling
- Peanut Butter
- Powdered Sugar
- Butter
- Vanilla
- Salt
Ganache
- Butter
- Heavy Cream
- Chocolate Chips
Peanut Butter 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 Final Steps
- 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.
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:
- Let brownies cool completely.
- Cut them into individual squares, if desired.
- Store them in an airtight container or wrap them tightly in plastic wrap.
- 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.
Are you an edge brownie person or a middle brownie person? I love the edges so much that I got this All Edge Brownie pan and it makes every brownie better.
If you make these peanut butter brownies, please leave us a comment and a positive review! They mean a lot to us.
Buckeye Brownies
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Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Small saucepan
- Small mixing bowl
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
Love the recipe but mu peanut butter topping and ganache, don't stay on top of the brownie.
They cut don't cut up cleanly. What do you recommend? i do wait for the brownies to cool before adding a layer of peanut butter.
thank you,
Lina
One of the best recipes! Soooo easy yet incredibly tasty and satisfying!
These are always a hit when I make them!! I mean, who doesn't love peanut butter and chocolate together?!
This was delicious, I love anything that is peanut butter and chocolate, and this was no exception.