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Buckeye Brownies

Decadent and fudgy brownies topped with creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate ganache, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Brownies
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (melted)
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup cocoa powder high-quality recommended
  • ½ teaspoon salt
For the Peanut Butter Filling
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter at room temperature
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Chocolate Ganache
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup heavy cream

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the melted butter and sugar until fully combined. Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Slowly add this mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until well combined.
  4. Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs.
Assembly
  1. In a medium bowl, combine the peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy.
  2. Once the brownies have cooled, spread the peanut butter filling evenly over the top.
  3. In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream until just boiling. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate chips in a bowl and let it sit for a couple of minutes. Stir until smooth.
  4. Drizzle the chocolate ganache over the peanut butter layer. Allow everything to set for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

For best results, use high-quality cocoa powder and do not overbake the brownies to maintain a fudgy texture. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to one week, or freeze individually for up to three months.