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Chocolate Peanut Butter Buckeye Brownies

Buckeye Brownies

Buckeye Brownies are some of my favorite things all layered into one delicious treat. It starts off with a thick brownie that is layered with peanut butter filling then topped off with a chocolate glaze. We're using high-quality baking chocolate bars in this recipe for loads of chocolate flavor in these Chocolate Peanut Butter Layered Brownies.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 323kcal
Author: Jennifer Smith
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours

Ingredients
 

For the Peanut Butter Filling

For the Chocolate Glaze

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Grease 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • In small microwave-safe bowl, combine chopped baking chocolate and 1/2 cup butter. Microwave on high power 30 seconds. Stir well. Continue heating 30 seconds at a time until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Set aside.
  • In medium bowl, whisk together eggs and sugar. Add in flour and salt. Mix well.
  • Stir the chocolate mixture and vanilla extract into the egg mixture. Stir until well combined.
  • Pour brownie batter into greased pan. Bake 30 minutes, until edges begin to slightly pull away from the sides of the pan. Remove from oven and allow brownies to cool completely.
  • In medium bowl using a hand mixer, mix together the butter and peanut butter for the filling. Slowly add in powdered sugar. Mix until completely combined.
  • When brownies are completely cool, press peanut butter filling into an even layer on top of the brownies. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
  • In small microwave-safe bowl, combine chopped baking chocolate and butter for the glaze. Microwave on high power for 30 seconds then stir well. Microwave in 15-second intervals until chocolate mixture is smooth.
  • Drizzle melted chocolate over peanut butter filling. Use back of spoon to spread chocolate to edges. Refrigerate 30 minutes until chocolate firms up.

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 68 grams | Calories: 323 kcal | Carbohydrates: 37 g | Protein: 4 g | Fat: 19 g | Saturated Fat: 6 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8 g | Trans Fat: 0.01 g | Cholesterol: 28 mg | Sodium: 183 mg | Potassium: 143 mg | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 29 g | Vitamin A: 464 IU | Vitamin C: 0.02 mg | Calcium: 22 mg | Iron: 2 mg
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