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Buckeye Brownies (Double Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies)

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These buckeye brownies are a delicious upgrade to a plain brownie. They are a multi-tiered brownie topped with a peanut buttery frosting, and chocolate ganache. These brownies are inspired by “Buckeye” candy, which are made from peanut butter fudge dipped in chocolate. This unique snack can be made quickly, and stored for just under a week.

Bake brownies, and cool completely.

Mix together the peanut butter and butter until smooth.

Whisk in the icing sugar, vanilla extract, salt, and cinnamon until fluffy.

Spread evenly over the brownies, and chill until cooled.

Melt the chocolate and butter until smooth.

Spread over the peanut layer, and chill until the chocolate is set.

Slice in 16 squares, and store at room temperature, or the fridge.

Enjoy!

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Buckeye Brownies
Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Chilling Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
2 hrs 5 mins
 
Servings: 16
Ingredients:
  • 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup dutch-processed cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp ground espresso
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 6 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cubed
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Peanut Butter Frosting:
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup softened unsalted butter
  • 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
Chocolate Ganache:
  • 4 oz semisweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions:
  1. *Bake brownies and cool completely (click link at the top).

  2. In a bowl, mix together the peanut butter and butter until smooth.

  3. Whisk in the powdered sugar, salt, cinnamon, and vanilla extract until fluffy.

  4. Spread over the cooled brownies.

  5. Chill for 30 minutes.

  6. Melt the chocolate and butter until smooth.

  7. Spread over the peanut butter frosting, and chill again until the chocolate is set.

  8. Cut into 16 squares.

  9. Enjoy!

Filed Under: Desserts Tagged With: Bars, Chocolate, Snacks

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