Peanut Butter Buckeye Brownies Recipe

These adorable Buckeye Brownies are the perfect treat for chocolate and peanut butter lovers. Fudgy brownies, creamy peanut butter filling, and chocolate ganache topping come together to make a delicious dessert!

3 layers of goodness = dessert perfection

Brownies alone are an irresistible delight, but add a layer of peanut butter fudge and melted chocolate and you’ve created dessert nirvana!

This is one of my favorite brownie recipes, but I don’t make it often because it’s so hard for me to resist! I’m magnetically attracted to these buns, and they’re magnetically attracted to my hips. 😉

So I only make it when I need to take dessert somewhere. They always attract friends and neighbors, and quickly disappear at every meal I take them to!

How to make buckeye brownies

Preparation – Line a 9 x 13-inch pan with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Homemade Brownie Topping – Melt the butter in a large glass bowl. Beat cocoa and sugar, then eggs and vanilla. Stir in dry ingredients.
Distribute the brownie mixture into the prepared pan. Bake at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Completely cool.

Peanut Butter Fudge Layer – Beat the butter, peanut butter, powdered sugar, salt, vanilla, and milk in a small bowl, adding enough milk to achieve a smooth, fudge-like consistency.

Flatten portions of the peanut butter mixture between the palms of your hands, then arrange them over the cooled brownies. Pat it out into an even layer.

Ganache Layer – Heat heavy whipping cream in a glass bowl in the microwave until hot. Add the chocolate chips and let sit for 3-4 minutes. Blend until smooth, then place in the microwave for a few additional seconds if necessary.

Spread the chocolate in an even layer over the creamy peanut butter layer using a spatula.

Cool – Leave the brownies at room temperature until the chocolate has set. Use foil to remove the brownies from the pan, then cut them into squares.

You can store leftover brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for 5-6 days. If you need to stack them, use parchment or wax paper between layers.

To further preserve freshness, wrap them individually in plastic wrap.

If you want to freeze the brownies, wrap them in plastic wrap and store them in a freezer bag for up to 3 months. Let them thaw at room temperature.

Pro Tips:

For easy cutting and quick clean-up, line the pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper. If you are using unsalted butter, add an additional 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the brownies, and a pinch of salt to the peanut butter layer. Regular peanut butter like Jif or Skippy works best for this recipe. Natural peanut butter can make the filling crumbly, so if you use it you will need to add more butter or milk.

Differences:

Instead of making brownies at home, feel free to use your favorite brownie mix. For a little crunch, you can use chunky peanut butter instead of cream. I like to use a combination of semi-sweet chocolate chips and milk chocolate chips, but you can use one or the other.

More chocolate peanut butter desserts:

If you love peanut butter cake, you have to try this brownie recipe. It’s the perfect treat for peanut butter lovers of all ages!