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Buckeye Brownies

Brownies are combined with buckeye balls for an out of this world peanut butter and chocolate dessert bar.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 20 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Brownie Layer
  • 1 Brownie Mix - 9 x 13 inch pan size
  • ingredients called for on the box of brownies
Peanut Butter Filling
  • 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup salted butter melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • pinch of salt
Ganache Topping
  • 2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter

Instructions

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  1. Prepare a 9X13 baking pan by lining it with parchment paper and preheat oven to the temperature recommended on the box mix.
  2. Prepare the brownie mix according to the directions on the package. Bake for the recommended time and allow them to cool.
  3. While the brownies are cooling, prepare the peanut butter layer. With a hand mixer, beat the powdered sugar, peanut butter, butter, vanilla and salt until smooth. This will end up as a thick, playdough like consistency. Set aside.
  4. To make the ganache topping, place the 2 cups of semi-sweet chocolate in a medium to large bowl, that you can cover with a lid or a plate, and set aside.
  5. Melt the butter over medium heat in a small saucepan. When the butter is melted, stir in the cream. Whisk this together constantly while increasing the heat to medium high. Cook this mixture until it just starts forming bubbles.
  6. As soon as the butter and cream start bubbling, immediately, pour the cream mixture over the bowl of chocolate and cover it with the lid. Let this sit for five minutes. After five minutes, stir to combine the chocolate and cream mixture.  It may take a minute or two of stirring, but you should create a smooth ganache.  It may thicken as it cools, which is fine, just give it a stir.
  7. Once the brownies have cooled, top with the peanut butter mixture by scooping out spoonfuls of the mixture onto the brownie layer, then use a spatula to smooth out and cover the brownie layer completely.
  8. Pour the ganache on top of the peanut butter mixture and smooth with a knife or offset spatula.
  9. Place the brownies into the fridge to allow them to cool and set for easier cutting. They will need at least 30 minutes to chill.

Notes

  • These brownies will last best when stored in the refrigerator. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days, or they may be frozen for up to 3 months. 
  • *Nutrition information does not include the brownie portion of the dessert, as that will vary based on which brownie mix you use. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 368kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 27g (42%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 10g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 33mg (11%) Sodium 146mg (6%) Potassium 239mg (7%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 23g (46%) Vitamin A 361IU (7%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 29mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20bars

Amount Per Serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Calories 368kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 27g 42%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 10g 50%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 33mg 11%
Sodium 146mg 6%
Potassium 239mg 5%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 23g 46%
Vitamin A 361IU 7%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 29mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.