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Buckeye Brownies Recipe

Buckeye Brownies

Rahat
These Buckeye Brownies are a decadent treat that combines rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter in every bite. With just 35 minutes of prep and 25 minutes of baking, you’ll have a dessert that’s as easy to make as it is indulgent.
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Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 minute
Servings 24 bars
Calories 428 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 12 Tablespoons salted butter cut into Tablespoon-sized pieces
  • ¾ cup natural cocoa powder
  • 1 ⅔ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Peanut Butter Fudge

  • 2 cups creamy peanut butter
  • ½ cup salted butter chopped into about 8 pieces
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ¼ cups powdered sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon milk if needed

Chocolate Ganache

  • 1 ½ cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 6 Tablespoons salted butter cut into pieces

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350F (177C) and lightly grease/spray a 13×9 pan (or line with parchment paper).
  • In a large, microwave-safe bowl, heat butter in microwave until melted.12 Tablespoons (170 g) salted butter
  • Stir in cocoa powder and sugar until well combined.¾ cup (75 g) natural cocoa powder, 1 ⅔ cup (345 g) granulated sugar
  • Add eggs, egg yolk, and vanilla extract and stir until well combined.2 large eggs + 1 large egg yolk, 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
  • In a separate, medium-sized bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt.1 ⅓ cup (165 g) all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon (2 g) baking powder, ¼ teaspoon (2 g) salt
  • Gradually add to butter mixture until completely combined.
  • Spread batter evenly into prepared pan and bake on 350F (177C) for 25 minutes. Allow to cool completely before covering with peanut butter fudge.
  • Peanut Butter LayerCombine peanut butter and butter in large heat proof bowl and microwave at 15-second increments (stirring between each) until butter is completely melted and mixture is smooth.2 cups (475 g) creamy peanut butter, ½ cup (113 g) salted butter
  • Stir in vanilla extract.1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
  • Gradually stir in powdered sugar until completely combined. If mixture is too stiff, add milk. 2 ¼ cups (285 g) powdered sugar, 1 Tablespoon (15 ml) milkMixture should be fudgy enough that you can mold pieces into a ball, but not too stiff that you won't be able to spread it over the brownies (feel free to add additional milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, if mixture is too stiff, or more powdered sugar, 1 Tablespoon at a time if mixture is too soft).
  • Drop by heaping spoonfuls over the cooled brownies and use a knife to gently spread until the brownies are evenly covered with a thick layer.
  • Chocolate ToppingPrepare chocolate topping by combining chocolate chips and remaining butter in a medium heat-proof bowl and microwaving at 15-second increments (stirring well between) until completely melted.6 Tablespoons (85 g) salted butter, 1 ½ cups (265 g) semisweet chocolate chips
  • Evenly pour chocolate over fudge and spread with a knife or offset spatula until smooth.
  • Allow chocolate to set before slicing and serving (30-60 minutes).

Nutrition

Calories: 428kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 8gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 246mgPotassium: 207mgFiber: 3gSugar: 34gVitamin A: 427IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 1mg
Keyword baking, brownies, Chocolate, dessert, peanut butter
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