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Slice of chocolate peanut butter brownies with sea salt flakes on top.

Buckeye Brownies

Fudgy brownies are topped with a layer of creamy peanut butter frosting and semi sweet chocolate to make these rich Buckeye Brownies.
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Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Additional Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 2 hours
Servings: 12
Calories: 638kcal

Ingredients
 

For the brownies:

  • 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter (12 Tablespoons )
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup sifted cocoa powder
  • 1/3 cup all purpose flour

For the frosting:

  • 1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature (8 Tablespoons )
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • Pinch salt

For the chocolate:

  • 8 ounces semi sweet chocolate
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil
  • Flaky sea salt (for serving)

Instructions

  • Prepare the brownies. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease an 8 x 8 inch baking dish with butter or if you want to be able to remove and serve your brownies outside of the pan, create a parchment paper sling. Set aside.
  • In a medium sized pot, melt the butter on the stove top over medium heat. Remove from heat, then whisk in brown and white sugar until smooth and creamy, about 1-2 minutes.
  • Add the eggs and egg yolk, one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla and salt.
  • Add the cocoa powder and flour and stir until just combined. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and bake for 33-39 minutes (underdone, our recommendation) or 40-45 minutes (baked through). We take it out with the center is just set and no longer jiggly. Allow the brownies to cool.
  • Meanwhile, make the filling. Place butter and peanut butter in the bowl of an electric mixer. Beat with the paddle attachment until smooth and creamy.
  • Add powdered sugar in two additions, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla. Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled brownies.
  • Meanwhile, make the chocolate coating. Place the chocolate and coconut oil in a heat proof bowl and microwave in 30 second increments, stirring after each one, until melted and smooth. Spread the chocolate over the peanut butter filling, gently spreading it all the way to the edges. Sprinkle with sea salt. Allow to set up before slicing and serving, approximately 1 hour in the refrigerator or several at room temperature.

Notes

  • These bars will keep well for several days. We prefer to store them in an airtight container or covered in saran wrap in the fridge. Remove from the fridge 30 minutes to 1 hour before serving.
Course Brownies & Bars
Cuisine American
Keyword buckeye brownies

Nutrition

Calories: 638kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 217mg | Potassium: 390mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 54g | Vitamin A: 679IU | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 3mg
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