Buckeye Brownies Recipe

These brownies are rich. They are peanut butter and chocolate stacked into one bold square. Buckeye brownies are like peanut butter cups that hit the gym. They are thick, sweet, and a little dramatic. Make them for people you like. Or for yourself. No judgment here.

What Are Buckeye Brownies

Buckeye brownies are brownies with a peanut butter layer and a chocolate topping. The base is soft and chocolatey. The middle is creamy and sweet. The top is a smooth layer of melted chocolate. They are inspired by buckeye candies, which are chocolate-dipped peanut butter balls.

Ingredients

Brownie layer
1 box brownie mix (for a 9×13-inch pan)
Ingredients listed on the box (usually eggs, oil, and water)

Peanut butter layer
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Chocolate topping
1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Prepare the brownie mix according to the box directions.
3. Bake in a 9×13-inch pan. Let the brownies cool completely.
4. In a large bowl, mix peanut butter, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
5. Spread the peanut butter mixture over the cooled brownies. Press gently to smooth the surface.
6. Melt chocolate chips and peanut butter together in a microwave-safe bowl. Stir every 30 seconds until smooth.
7. Pour the chocolate over the peanut butter layer. Spread evenly.
8. Chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour before slicing.

Prep Time

15 minutes prep
30 minutes bake
1 hour chill
Total time: 1 hour 45 minutes

Nutrition Info (per brownie, based on 24 servings)

Calories: 290
Fat: 17g
Sugar: 24g
Protein: 4g
Carbs: 32g

Tips

Let brownies cool fully before adding the peanut butter layer.

Use a hot knife to slice through the chilled chocolate topping. Wipe the knife between cuts for cleaner edges.

Store in the fridge for up to 5 days in a sealed container.

Final Thought

Buckeye brownies do not play around. They bring peanut butter and chocolate together in one bold, sweet bite. Cut them small. They are rich. Or don’t. Just have a glass of milk ready.

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Buckeye Brownie

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Additional Time: 1 hour

Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes

Imagine a rich, fudgy brownie base that’s perfectly soft and chocolatey. On top of that, a luscious, creamy peanut butter layer adds a dreamy sweetness. 

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Ingredients

Brownie layer

• 1 box brownie mix (for a 9x13-inch pan)
• Ingredients listed on the box (usually eggs, oil, and water)

Peanut butter layer

• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Chocolate topping

• 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter

Instructions

1. Bake brownies as directed on the box in a 9x13" pan. Cool completely.
2. Mix peanut butter, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Spread over brownies.
3. Melt chocolate chips + peanut butter (microwave in 30-sec bursts). Pour over top.
4. Chill 1 hour, then slice & enjoy!

Notes

1. Let brownies cool completely before adding peanut butter.
2. Slice chilled chocolate topping with a hot knife (wipe between cuts for clean edges).
3. Store in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 24 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 290kcalTotal Fat: 17gCarbohydrates: 32gSugar: 24gProtein: 4g