These Best-Ever Buckeye Brownies are a decadent treat that combines rich brownies with a creamy peanut butter layer and a chocolate topping. Perfect for sharing at parties or gatherings!
Author:Paula
Prep Time:15 mins
Cook Time:35 mins
Total Time:1 hr 20 mins
Yield:3 dozen
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Brownie Layer:
1 (18.4 ounce) package brownie mix (such as Pillsbury)
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup water
2 eggs
Peanut Butter Layer:
2 cups confectioners’ sugar
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
Chocolate Topping:
1 (6 ounce) package chocolate chips
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Make Brownie Layer: Combine brownie mix, oil, water, and eggs in a bowl until smooth; pour into the baking dish and bake until edges pull away, about 28-31 minutes.
Prepare Peanut Butter Layer: Beat confectioners’ sugar, peanut butter, and butter until smooth; spread over cooled brownies.
Create Chocolate Topping: Heat chocolate chips and butter in a saucepan until melted; spread over peanut butter layer.
Cool and Serve: Allow the brownies to cool, then cut into squares before serving.