Buckeye Brownies Recipe
A decadent dessert combining rich chocolate and peanut butter flavors, yielding 9 servings in under an hour. It's a perfect treat for anyone with a sweet tooth.
Ingredients
- 1½ sticks unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup melted unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- a pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch square baking pan with butter.
- Mix the flour, salt, and cocoa powder in a medium bowl until well combined.
- Cream the sugar and butter in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Combine the flour mixture and chocolate chips, then pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan.
- Prepare the peanut butter topping by beating the peanut butter, powdered sugar, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Spread the peanut butter topping over the cooled brownies.
- Melt the chocolate chips and spread them over the peanut butter layer.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the chocolate to set, then cut into bars and serve.
Notes
Best served chilled, garnished with additional chocolate chips or chopped peanuts.