Best-Ever Buckeye Brownies!

Buckeye Brownies are inspired by the Buckeye candy, which is a popular treat in the Midwest region of the United States. The candy is named after the Ohio buckeye tree, whose nut resembles the chocolate-covered peanut butter balls.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Best-Ever Buckeye Brownies!

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Baking, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 50 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 4200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 box Brownie Mix
• 2 large Eggs
• ¹⁄₂ cup Vegetable Oil
• ¹⁄₄ cup Water
• 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter
• ¹⁄₂ cup Powdered Sugar
• ¹⁄₄ cup Unsalted Butter
• ¹⁄₂ cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to the temperature specified on the brownie mix package.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the brownie mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water. Mix until well combined.
3. Pour the brownie batter into a greased baking pan and spread it evenly.
4. In a separate bowl, mix together the creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar, unsalted butter, semi-sweet chocolate chips, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
5. Drop spoonfuls of the peanut butter mixture onto the brownie batter in the pan.
6. Use a knife to swirl the peanut butter mixture into the brownie batter.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for the time specified on the brownie mix package, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
8. Remove from the oven and let the brownies cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
9. Transfer the brownies to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Once cooled, cut into squares and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 28g

Protein 6g12%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.