Buckeye Brownies

Name: Buckeye Brownies
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 24 servings
Ingredients: 1 package fudge brownie mix (13x9-inch pan size); 1/2 cup butter plus 6 tablespoons butter, divided; 1 cup creamy peanut butter; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 6 ounces semisweet or dark chocolate chips

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min. + cooling

Yield 24 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Buckeye brownies are a simple but scrumptious dessert that starts with a boxed brownie mix. Once baked, the brownies are topped with a layer of sweetened peanut butter and then covered with melted chocolate for the ultimate chocolate and peanut butter treat!

Ingredients

1 package fudge brownie mix (13x9-inch pan size)
1/2 cup butter plus 6 tablespoons butter, divided
1 cup creamy peanut butter
2 cups confectioners' sugar
6 ounces semisweet or dark chocolate chips

Directions

Prepare and bake brownie mix in a greased 13x9-in. baking pan according to package directions. Let cool.
In a large microwaveable bowl, microwave 1/2 cup butter and peanut butter on high 30-60 seconds or until butter has melted. Stir in confectioners' sugar; spread over cooled brownies.
In another large microwaveable bowl, microwave remaining 6 tablespoons butter and chocolate chips on high in 30 second increments, stirring between each, until melted. Spread over brownies. Let cool; cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 310 calories, 21g fat (8g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 168mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.

My daughter calls these brownies "pure sin!" They are always a hit, no matter where I take them. When pressed for time, I spread the chocolate layer on top just after 15 minutes in the fridge with no problem. —Patty Simmons, Bowling Green, Kentucky

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