Buckeye Brownies are an Easy Chocolate and Peanut Butter Brownie Recipe!
If there was ever a brownie recipe that got a standing ovation, this might be it. Combining peanut butter and chocolate tends to do that to people. I mean, it isn’t a classic flavor combo for nothing…and this is coming from a girl who just ate a spoonful of peanut butter with chocolate chips on it for an afternoon sweet treat. I mean I am kinda-sorta known for some pretty epic chocolate-peanut butter desserts like Peanut Butter Balls, Buckeye Brownie Cookies, and Peanut Butter Cup Brownie Cheesecake to name a few!
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What Are Buckeyes?
Buckeyes are popular in Ohio, as the Buckeye is the state tree! This brownie recipe is a spin on Buckeye Balls which are peanut butter balls that are only partially dipped in chocolate, leaving the peanut butter showing on the top. That way they look like the nuts from a Buckeye tree. So long story short, this brownie recipe is just a fun spin on Buckeye Candy turning them into a rich, chewy, fudgy peanut butter and chocolate brownie!
How Do You Make Buckeye Brownies?
I started this recipe with a boxed brownie mix to make things easy. You could certainly use a brownie recipe from scratch if you prefer, just make sure the recipe is supposed to be baked in a 9×13 pan and the batter is on the thick side so you have enough brownie batter to hold the peanut butter filling.
Can You Freeze These Brownies?
Yes, absolutely! Buckeye Brownies can easily be frozen. Let them cool completely, and you can freeze them in the pan, or cut them into bars and freeze them like that. Just make sure they are airtight and they will be great for up to a month! Let them thaw out at room temperature for eating.
If you freeze them in bars, just place them in a flat layer in a zip-top bag, with a piece of parchment paper separating the stacks. Or you can also freeze them in a large plastic container.If you choose to freeze them in the pan, allow them to cool and cover the pan in foil. Cut them after they have thawed out!
Buckeye Brownies are the Perfect Brownie Recipe for Peanut Butter Lovers!
These brownies come together so quickly, but are really a showstopper! The thick peanut butter filling sandwiched in between the two brownie layers is sweet and creamy. And like I said before, you can absolutely omit the chopped peanuts if you don’t want any crunch.
Looking for more brownie recipes?
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(This post was originally published in 2012 and updated in 2019)
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