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Butterfinger Buckeye Brownies

Butterfinger Buckeye Brownies are fudgy brownies topped with a sweet peanut butter layer and a chocolate ganache that is sprinkled with Butterfinger bits! These make awesome dessert bars for tailgating or any party.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 481 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Brownies
  • 1 box brownie mix (for a 9x9 pan or make your own.)
Peanut Butter Layer
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 3/4 cup smooth peanut butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1-1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup Butterfinger Bits
Chocolate Ganache Topping
  • 5 ounces milk chocolate chips (1/2 bag)
  • 3 Tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup Butterfinger Bits

Instructions

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  1. Line a 9x9 pan with parchment paper, or spray the pan with cooking spray, or butter and flour the pan.
  2. Prepare the brownies according to the package directions for a 9x9 pan. When the brownies have finished baking, remove them from the oven and place on a baking rack to cool completely.
  3. While the brownies are baking, make the peanut butter filling. In a mixing bowl, combined melted butter, peanut butter, vanilla, and powdered sugar. Beat until combined. Stir in the Butterfinger bits. Spread the peanut butter mixture evenly over the brownies.
  4. To make the ganache, in a small microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and heavy cream. Heat for 30 seconds. Stir until smooth. Repeat until chocolate chips are melted and chocolate ganache is smooth.
  5. Pour the chocolate ganache over peanut butter layer and spread until evenly distributed.
  6. Sprinkle Butterfinger Bits evenly over the top of the ganache.
  7. Refrigerate brownies for 3 hours (or more). Cut into bars.
  8. Serve and enjoy!!

Nutrition Information

Calories 481kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 60g (20%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Cholesterol 27mg (9%) Sodium 247mg (10%) Potassium 132mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 40g (80%) Vitamin A 318IU (6%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 28mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 481

% Daily Value*

Calories 481kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 60g 20%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 27mg 9%
Sodium 247mg 10%
Potassium 132mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 40g 80%
Vitamin A 318IU 6%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 28mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

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