Peanut Butter Buckeye Brownie Bars

October 29, 2014

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Starting with your favorite brownie mix, my fudgy Buckeye Brownies are sandwiched with a creamy peanut butter layer and finished with a chocolate ganache. If you’re feeling particularly crazy, add the peanut butter drizzle for an over-the-top sweet treat!

For the Brownie Base:
1 box(13x9 size) brownie mix + ingredients to make brownies*
For the Peanut Butter Buckeye Filling:
1/2 cup(115g) unsalted butter
1 cup(256g) creamy peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups(240g) powdered sugar
1 Tablespoon milk(if needed)
For the Chocolate Ganache:
6 ounces(175g) dark chocolate, chopped(I used Trader Joe's 72% Cacao Pound Plus bar)*
3/4 cup(6 ounces) heavy cream
For the optional Peanut Butter Drizzle:
1/4 cup(64g) creamy peanut butter
1/2 Tablespoon coconut oil or shortening

For the Brownie Base: Line a 13x9 pan with foil and spray with non-stick spray.Prepare brownies in the prepared pan as directed on box or according to your favorite recipe. Set aside and allow to cool(I...
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Nutritions

Calories
77

Sodium
9mg
0% DV

Fat
5g
8% DV

Protein
0.9g
1% DV

Carbs
4g
1% DV

Fiber
0.5g
2% DV