Description
Chocolate and peanut butter lovers rejoice with these sinful Buckeye Brownies that blend rich fudgy layers and creamy peanut butter perfection. Dessert enthusiasts will savor each delectable bite of this Ohio-inspired sweet treat that promises pure indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Base:
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (45g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup (65g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Binding Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Topping/Filling:
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Instructions
- Prepare the baking pan by lining an 8-inch square with foil or parchment paper, creating an overhang. Spray with nonstick cooking spray. Preheat oven to 350F (177C).
- Combine melted butter and sugar in a large bowl, whisking thoroughly until well integrated.
- Incorporate eggs and vanilla extract, continuing to whisk until the mixture becomes smooth and uniform.
- Carefully sift cocoa powder, flour, and salt into the wet ingredients. Gently whisk until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
- Transfer brownie batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly with a spatula.
- Bake for 23-28 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick that should emerge with a few moist crumbs. Allow brownies to cool completely.
- Microwave peanut butter and butter in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval until completely smooth.
- Mix in vanilla extract and salt to the melted mixture.
- Gradually incorporate powdered sugar in three separate additions, mixing thoroughly after each. If needed, knead the mixture by hand to achieve a consistent texture.
- Flatten peanut butter mixture and distribute evenly over cooled brownies, creating a smooth layer.
- Melt chocolate chips and butter in microwave using 30-second intervals at 50% power, stirring between each interval until glossy and smooth.
- Pour melted chocolate over peanut butter layer, spreading carefully to create an even coating.
- Refrigerate for 45-60 minutes until chocolate sets completely.
- Remove from pan using parchment overhang, slice into bars, and serve.
Notes
- Check brownie doneness by inserting a toothpick near the center, looking for a few moist crumbs for the perfect fudgy texture.
- Soften peanut butter and butter gently in the microwave to prevent scorching and maintain smooth consistency.
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure even mixing and better brownie structure.
- Customize by adding chopped nuts or sea salt on top for extra crunch and flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 193 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 69 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg