Buckeye Brownies
Buckeye Brownies are made with layers of moist, fudgy chocolate brownies, creamy peanut butter, and an easy chocolate glaze.
Ingredients
Brownie:
- 1/2 cup butter melted, unsalted
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Buckeye Filling:
- 1/2 cup butter softened, unsalted
- 1/2 cup peanut butter creamy
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon water
Chocolate Glaze:
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup butter unsalted
Instructions
Brownie:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Spray an 8x8 inch baking pan with baking spray.
- Whisk together melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Whisk in the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Spread batter evenly into a greased baking pan.
Buckeye Filling:
- To your stand mixer add the butter and peanut butter on medium speed until creamy.
- At low speed add in powdered sugar and water until creamy.
- Spoon 1 tablespoon-sized spoonfuls over the batter in 16 spots evenly.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes then let cool for 20 minutes.
Chocolate Glaze:
- In a microwave-safe bowl add the chocolate chips and butter and microwave on 50% power in 30-second increments until completely melted.
- Stir until well combined.
- Pour over the baked brownies.
- Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 375
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 375kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 86mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 163mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 32g | 64% |
| Vitamin A | 483IU | 10% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.