These decadent Buckeye Brownies are thick, fudgy brownies topped with a salty-sweet peanut butter topping and chocolate ganache. They’re seriously amazing!
Buckeye Brownies
Oh, hello. I didn’t see you over these thick, fudgy brownies topped with a salty-sweet peanut butter topping and chocolate ganache. As you can see, they’re kind of distracting. Like…is it just me or is it hot in here?! Please tell me I’m not the only one salivating over these Buckeye Brownies?
Sure, they’re a little extra work than normal brownies, but these peanut butter chocolate topped brownies are soooooo worth it.
What Are Buckeyes?
Buckeyes are a traditional Christmas confection made from a peanut butter fudge ball partially dipped in chocolate to leave a little “eye” of peanut butter poking out of the top. They’re easy to make, scrumptious, and basically taste like a Reeses with a way higher pb to chocolate ratio.
So, basically they’re the best thing ever.
What Are Buckeye Brownies?
When we were brainstorming all our holiday recipes we wanted to make buckeyes, but wanted to put a fun spin on them. And we know you guys love repurposing classic flavors in new forms. Think cake batter macarons, s’mores cookies, and cinnamon roll sheet cake. So we decided to take all those classic buckeye flavors and put them on top of a fudgy brownie.
Yes, it really does taste as good as it sounds.
How to Make the Best Buckeye Brownies:
Not to brag, but when you’ve baked and eaten as many brownies as we have, you could say we’re pretty much experts in brownie making. And brownie consumption.
You can trust this step by step breakdown on how to make the best brownies ever. We took out all the guesswork to make homemade brownie baking as easy as possible!
Homemade brownies not your thing? You could always make these buckeye brownies using a brownie mix! We won’t judge, and these would still be scrumptious.
We hope you enjoy these peanut butter chocolate topped brownies just as much as we do!
Calling all peanut butter chocolate lovers! These buckeye brownies with a thick layer of peanut butter are about to become your new favorite holiday treat!
Calling all peanut butter chocolate lovers! These buckeye brownies with a thick layer of peanut butter are about to become your new favorite holiday treat!
Prepare brownies according to directions, making sure you fully line the pan with parchment paper on all sides. Allow to cool completely.
While the brownies cool, make buckeye topping. In a sauce pan over medium heat, melt the butter and peanut butter together, whisking until combined. Add the powdered sugar, salt and vanilla and stir until no clumps of powdered sugar remain.Spoon the peanut butter mixture over the prepared brownies and use a spatula to form an even layer. Set aside.
In a microwave safe bowl, microwave the chocolate chips and heavy cream in 30 second intervals, stirring well between each until completely melted. Pour the chocolate ganache over the peanut butter layer and spread into an even layer. Place the brownies in the fridge and cool until the ganache is set, at least 1 hour.
Slice and serve! Keep well for up to 1 week in airtight container!
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I used my personal brownie recipe but followed the topping recipes to a T. Fantastic. The buckeye peanut butter layer melts in your mouth and tastes like peanut butter fudge. I will be making this again.
Hey y’all with issues with the peanut butter consistency! I had the same issue and had to redo it. Add the powdered sugar a little at a time. I added about 1/4 cup at a time and only ended up putting 1 cup in it. The consistency with 1 cup ended up close to a reeses so you could even add a little less and make it a little more moist creamy instead of dry creamy. Maybe after 3/4 cup only add a tablespoon at a time and get the consistency you want. Hope this helps!
Loved everything about this recipe except the peanut butter bit, as it turned out to be a paste like for others as well. I’ve redone it differently and it turned out to be the right consistency. On the lowest setting of my stove I warmed 3tbs of heavy cream, added all the sugar until dissolved, then added
the vanilla, peanut butter and salt. Found no need for the butter and it worked like a charm. Otherwise great recipe
Love the recipe but it didn’t quite work out for me. The peanut butter layer was a thick paste consistency (not creamy) and separated from the brownie layer. Followed the recipe to a tee and even did it twice with the same results. Is that how it should be?
Hi Faye! I’m so sorry to hear that these didn’t work out for you. What type of peanut butter did you use? Peanut butter can be really finicky and seperate/get oily sometimes, so hopefully I can help troubleshoot what went wrong!
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Can you freeze them?
I would freeze the brownies and then do the peanut butter and chocolate layer when you are ready to serve!
I used my personal brownie recipe but followed the topping recipes to a T. Fantastic. The buckeye peanut butter layer melts in your mouth and tastes like peanut butter fudge. I will be making this again.
★★★
Hey y’all with issues with the peanut butter consistency! I had the same issue and had to redo it. Add the powdered sugar a little at a time. I added about 1/4 cup at a time and only ended up putting 1 cup in it. The consistency with 1 cup ended up close to a reeses so you could even add a little less and make it a little more moist creamy instead of dry creamy. Maybe after 3/4 cup only add a tablespoon at a time and get the consistency you want. Hope this helps!
Loved everything about this recipe except the peanut butter bit, as it turned out to be a paste like for others as well. I’ve redone it differently and it turned out to be the right consistency. On the lowest setting of my stove I warmed 3tbs of heavy cream, added all the sugar until dissolved, then added
the vanilla, peanut butter and salt. Found no need for the butter and it worked like a charm. Otherwise great recipe
★★★★
My peanut butter turned out like paste as well, used JIF. Meh. Brownies were good but I do wish it was less paste like…
Love the recipe but it didn’t quite work out for me. The peanut butter layer was a thick paste consistency (not creamy) and separated from the brownie layer. Followed the recipe to a tee and even did it twice with the same results. Is that how it should be?
Hi Faye! I’m so sorry to hear that these didn’t work out for you. What type of peanut butter did you use? Peanut butter can be really finicky and seperate/get oily sometimes, so hopefully I can help troubleshoot what went wrong!
I used Skippy brand peanut butter. What should the consistent of the peanut butter layer be like? Not sure where I went wrong. Thanks for the help!
It’s thick but creamy!