Buckeye Brownies

MAKES: 32 brownies

COOK TIME: 40 Min

These homemade layered brownies are so decadent, they might make you feel a little weak in the knees. Our Buckeye Brownies start off with a yummy homemade brownie batter, and then they get a creamy peanut butter filling for the next layer. To take 'em to the next level, we top these off with a 3-ingredient chocolate glaze. Put it all together, and the entire neighborhood will be lining up for a square!

What You'll Need

4 (1-ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
1 1/2 stick butter
2 cups granulated sugar
3 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped peanuts
Peanut Butter Layer
2 cups peanut butter
1 cup confectioners' sugar
Chocolate Glaze
4 (1-ounce) squares semisweet chocolate
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

What to Do

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9- x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt unsweetened chocolate and 1-1/2 sticks butter in microwave on high 2 minutes or just until butter is melted. Stir until chocolate is completely melted. (This can also be done in a saucepan on stove over low heat.) Stir in granulated sugar then mix in the beaten eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla until well blended. Stir in flour and peanuts then spread in baking dish.
Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out with fudgy crumbs; do not overbake. Cool in baking dish.
Meanwhile, to make Peanut Butter Layer, in a medium bowl, combine peanut butter and confectioners' sugar until well blended and smooth. Spread over cooled brownies.
To make the Chocolate Glaze, place the semisweet chocolate, 2 tablespoons butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract in a small microwave-safe bowl and heat mixture in microwave on high 2 minutes or just until butter is melted. Stir until chocolate is completely melted. (This can also be done in a saucepan on stove over low heat.) Spread over peanut butter layer. Cool until set then cut into squares.

Test Kitchen Tip

Make sure to ask if anyone is allergic to peanuts before serving these up at a potluck or to the neighborhood kids. Remember to grab a big glass of cold milk to wash them down, otherwise you’ll wind up with peanut butter-mouth! That’s where you’re mouth clamps shut. You know what we mean. It's happened to all of us once or twice!
Love these ooey-gooey Buckeye Brownies? We've got more layered desserts like our yummy Frozen S'mores Stack and for something that's summertime-perfect, try our Layered Strawberry Cake!
The great thing about this recipe, is it's one you can definitely make with the kids or grandkids. There's always something special about making memories while creating something in the kitchen. If you whip up this recipe, tell us all about in the comments below!

Nutritional InformationShow More

Servings Per Recipe: 32

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Calories 420
Calories from Fat 307
Total Fat 34g 53 %
Saturated Fat 17g 84 %
Trans Fat 0.8g 0 %
Protein 7.0g 14 %

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Cholesterol 71mg 24 %
Sodium 259mg 11 %
Total Carbohydrates 26g 9 %
Dietary Fiber 2.3g 9 %
Sugars 19g 0 %

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Kitty Busia

Sep 13, 2024

This is a favorite brownie, but I have trouble with the peanutbutter layer separating from the brownie. Saw someone say to nuke it so I will try that. Any other suggestions will be happily used. I do put the peanut butter layer on while brownies are still warm.

O Purvis

Aug 27, 2019

These are absolutely wonderful! I made the brownies with ground Carolina Reaper pepper in it and it was the best. The sweetness along with the chocolate and heat was stupendous. I can't keep friends supplied enough.

nasreenbd630011 69 98780

Apr 28, 2016

I make brownies but layered brownies looks delicious. I'll give it a try. Thank you.

Goodcookie

Feb 08, 2015

It say's 4 1ounce squares not 1 ounce !!! But I guess anyone could mistaken that for 1 ounce the way it's written is a little confusing 3 O) 3 But I think I will try this next week so thanks for sharing !!!

dbugzy 0638905

Feb 20, 2014

I will make sure to double the chocolate glaze frosting - Thank you!

J Keith

Jan 09, 2014

I t was good, butI had problems with the chocolate glaze. The 1 ounce of chocolate, 1/4 cup of butter and 1 teaspoon of vanilla was not enough glaze to cover brownies. I did a second batch of glaze and even added some powered sugar and it still did not look like the picture of the brownies. What did I miss?

meatandtaters

Jan 16, 2014

The recipe calls for 4 1 oz. squares of chocolate. That might help you.

namahart2000 44182 23

May 14, 2013

I MADE THESE BROWNIES TODAY. AWESOME !!!! I DID SOME THINGS DIFFERENTLY,I DIDNT WAIT FOR THE BROWNIES TO COOL TO PUT THE PEANUT BUTTER ON THE BROWNIES,HOWEVER IT WAS STILL HARD TO SPREAD. THE CHOC TOP,I ADDED 1/4 CUP OF SUGAR AND 1/2 CUP POWDERED SUGAR,AND I SWIRLED THE PB AND CHOC TOGETHER. GREAT BROWNIES. I KNOW EVERYONE WILL LOVE THEM. WILL BAKE THEM AGAIN.

RonG333

May 24, 2013

To get peanut butter to spread easier, put it in the microwave and heat. ( NUKE IT ! ) It will be as spreadable as you need it to be.

brendafayestonecip her 7007043

Jan 23, 2013

i love the recipes

vickie91024 251707 6

Jul 18, 2012

These are amazing! I made 1/3 of a recipe in a 9" by 5" dish, & used half sugar substitute. The peanut butter layer did not "spread"on. I had to carefully pat it on.

ddcates2005 802897 3

Jul 14, 2012

I will give these a try. My family looovveess brownies! Thanks

AlligatorAnnie

Jul 13, 2012

My husband will love these!