Buckeye Brownies Recipe

Hi, I’m Sam from dishfoody.com, where comforting classics get a fresh twist. Buckeye Brownies layer fudgy chocolate brownies with creamy peanut butter fudge topped by glossy chocolate ganache recreating Ohio’s iconic peanut butter-chocolate candy in decadent bar form. This irresistible treat serves 24 in 60 minutes perfect parties tailgates or gift tins.

Why This Recipe Works

Fudgy brownie base provides sturdy platform preventing soggy layers. Peanut butter fudge firms refrigerator holding clean cuts. Ganache seals moisture while chocolate-peanut butter balance prevents overwhelming sweetness. Room temperature mixing ensures smooth spreading no tearing.

Ingredients & Prep

Brownies: ¾ cup butter melted, 1½ cups sugar, ½ cup cocoa powder, ¾ cup flour, ½ tsp salt, ½ tsp baking powder, 3 eggs, 1½ tsp vanilla. Peanut Butter Fudge: 1½ cups creamy peanut butter, ¾ cup butter melted, 3 cups powdered sugar, 1 tsp vanilla. Ganache: 1½ cups chocolate chips, 6 tbsp butter.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat oven 350°F. Line 9×13 pan parchment. Whisk dry brownie ingredients. Stir melted butter sugar eggs vanilla smooth. Spread batter bake 25-30 minutes toothpick moist crumbs. Cool completely. Mix peanut butter fudge ingredients spread over brownies. Microwave chocolate chips butter 30-second intervals stir smooth. Pour over peanut butter spread even. Chill 2 hours minimum cut chilled.

Flavor Variations

Storage Tips

Room temperature airtight 5 days. Refrigerate 2 weeks ganache firms. Freeze 3 months excellent cookie exchange.

FAQs

Peanut butter crumbly? Melt butter completely warm peanut butter. Ganache thick? Add 1 tsp cream microwave extra 10 seconds. Brownies cakey? Underbake 2 minutes fudgy center.

Conclusion

Buckeye Brownies capture candy counter bliss through layer genius fudgy creamy chocolate perfection.

Buckeye Brownies Recipe

Print Recipe

Buckeye Brownies deliver fudgy brownie base crowned with creamy peanut butter fudge and glossy chocolate ganache. Ohio State candy icon transforms into decadent three-layer bar perfection. Chewy-crunchy-creamy texture symphony captivates chocolate peanut butter fanatics. Ultimate Pinterest dessert tray MVP.

• Author: ssam
• Prep Time: 25 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 3 hours (+ chill)
• Yield: 24–30 bars 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Oven
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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• Fudgy Brownie Base:
• 1 box (18.4 oz) brownie mix + box ingredients
• (or from scratch: flour, sugar, cocoa, eggs, oil, water)
• Peanut Butter Fudge Layer:
• 2 cups creamy peanut butter
• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter (softened)
• 2¼ cups powdered sugar (sifted)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp milk (if needed)
• Chocolate Ganache Top:
• 1½ cups milk chocolate chips
• 6 tbsp unsalted butter

 

Instructions

• 1. Preheat oven 350°F. Line 9×13 pan with parchment overhang.
• 2. Prepare brownie mix per box (or scratch recipe). Spread evenly.
• 3. Bake 25-30 mins until fudgy center (toothpick moist crumbs).
• 4. Cool completely (2+ hours critical).
• 5. Peanut butter layer: Beat peanut butter + butter fluffy. Gradual powdered sugar + vanilla until playdough consistency. Spread evenly over brownies. Chill 30 mins.
• 6. Ganache: Melt chocolate chips + butter (microwave 30-sec bursts or double boiler). Stir smooth. Pour over peanut butter layer, spread edges.
• 7. Refrigerate 1 hour minimum. Cut chilled with sharp knife.

Notes

• Complete brownie cool = no peanut butter sinking disaster.
• Playdough consistency = perfect spreading texture.
• Milk chocolate > dark = authentic buckeye flavor.
• Sharp hot knife = cleanest three-layer reveal.
• Freeze whole pan 2 months (excellent frozen).
• Room temp serving = maximum flavor release.
• Storage: Airtight fridge 1 week.
• Gluten-free: Box mix GF versions work perfectly.
• Party slice: 2x recipe for sheet pan.
• Makes 24-30 bars. Buckeye heaven unlocked.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 bar
• Calories: 385
• Sugar: 32g
• Sodium: 220mg
• Fat: 24g
• Saturated Fat: 10g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 38g
• Fiber: 2g
• Protein: 6g
• Cholesterol: 35mg

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