Best Peanut Butter Brownies

Best Peanut Butter Brownies (Buckeye Brownies)

Ingredients:

• For the Brownie Base:

• 1 box fudge brownie mix (plus eggs, oil, and water as package directs)
• (or use your favorite homemade recipe)

• For the Peanut Butter Layer:

• ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2–3 tablespoons milk (as needed for smoothness)

• For the Chocolate Ganache:

• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• ½ cup heavy cream

Directions:

Bake brownies: Prepare brownie mix as directed on box and bake in a greased 9x13-inch pan. Let cool completely.

Make peanut butter layer: In a large bowl, beat peanut butter, softened butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth and spreadable. Spread evenly over cooled brownies. Chill while making ganache.

Make ganache: Heat cream in a saucepan or microwave just until simmering. Pour over chocolate chips in a bowl. Let sit 2–3 minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy.

Top brownies: Pour ganache over peanut butter layer and spread evenly. Chill for at least 1 hour before slicing into squares.

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Bake Time: 30 minutes | Chill Time: 1 hour | Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes

Kcal: 430 kcal | Servings: 16 bars