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Buckeye Brownies Recipe

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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.

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

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