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posted by Christy Denneyon Feb 12, 2022 (updated Sep 24, 2023) 35 comments »

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Buckeye Brownies are fudgy brownies topped with a peanut butter truffle layer for the ultimate indulgence. If you’re looking for an easy dessert recipe, these Buckeye Brownies are in my all-time favorite category.

BUCKEYE BROWNIES

I went to the gym and ran my little heart out…then I came home and made this Buckeye Brownie recipe. So I guess I’ll just call it even…if I’m lucky. This isn’t your average batch of brownies.

Whenever I’m on the treadmill I think if I could just keep myself from eating everything I wouldn’t have to run so hard.Uggh. My life struggle.

I have yet to meet a truffle I didn’t like so I was really excited about these treats. Our first year of marriage John bought me about 40 truffles for Valentine’s day. By lunch, they were gone.

I remember seeing John’s shocked face when he realized they ALL were gone. He must have underestimated my love for chocolate when he married me.

Too bad I don’t have the metabolism now that I did back then.

After dinner tonight I went to the fridge to taste them for a second time and all that was left was a plate with crumbs on it so it must have been a hit with the whole family.

INSTRUCTIONS

Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom only of 13×9-inch baking dish with cooking spray or shortening. (For easier cutting, line pan with foil, then grease foil on bottom only of pan. I do this all the time when I make brownies and bars)
In a large bowl, make brownie mix according to the package directions. Pour brownie batter in an even layer in the pan. Bake according to package directions. Cool completely, about 1 hour. You can speed this up by cooling in the refrigerator.
In medium bowl, beat filling ingredients with a hand mixer on medium speed until smooth. Spread mixture evenly over brownie layer.
In small microwave-safe bowl, microwave topping ingredients uncovered on High 30 to 60 seconds; stir melted chocolate until smooth. Cool 10 minutes; spread over peanut butter mixture with an offset spatula. Refrigerate about 30 minutes or until set. For brownies, cut into 9 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in refrigerator. (I take it out or the fridge about 15 minutes to let the brownies come to room temperature before serving. This allows the chocolate on top to soften a little). Store leftovers in an airtight container.

OTHER PEANUT BUTTER DESSERTS

CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER BALLS
PEANUT BUTTER SHEET CAKE
BUCKEYE BARS
CHOCOLATE-DIPPED PEANUT BUTTER BALLS

OTHER BROWNIE RECIPES:

Turtle Buckeye Brownies
Red Velvet Brownies
Chocolate Turtle Brownies
Chocolate Cream Brownie Pie
Homemade Brownies For a Crowd

Buckeye Brownies

4.74 from 19 votes

These Buckeye Brownies recipe are rich chocolate brownies topped with a peanut butter truffle layer for the ultimate indulgence. This recipe uses a boxed brownie mix and resemble the flavors of buckeye candies with a creamy peanut butter layer and a rich chocolate ganache.

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Prep Time: 15 minutes mins

Cook Time: 20 minutes mins

Total Time: 35 minutes mins

Servings: 16 brownies

Ingredients

Brownie Base:

1 (1 lb 6.5 oz) box Betty Crocker® Original Supreme brownie mix
Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on brownie mix box

Filling:

1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup creamy peanut butter, (not natural peanut butter)
2 cups powdered sugar
2 teaspoons milk

Topping:

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup butter

Instructions

Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom only of 13×9-inch pan with cooking spray or shortening. (For easier cutting, line pan with foil, then grease foil on bottom only of pan. I do this all the time when I make brownies and bars)
In a large bowl, make brownie mix according to the package directions. Spread brownie batter in an even layer in thepan. Bake according to package directions. Cool completely, about 1 hour. You can speed this up by cooling in the refrigerator.
In medium bowl, beat filling ingredients with a hand mixer on medium speed until smooth. Spread mixture evenly over brownie layer.
In small microwave-safe bowl, microwave topping ingredients uncovered on High 30 to 60 seconds; stir melted chocolate until smooth. Cool 10 minutes; spread over peanut butter mixture. Refrigerate about 30 minutes or until set. For brownies, cut into 9 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in refrigerator. (I take it out or the fridge about 15 minutes to let the brownies come to room temperature before serving. This allows the chocolate on top to soften a little). Store leftovers in an airtight container.

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35 comments on “Buckeye Brownies”

Christine — Sat, 15 Apr 2023 @ 15:37:18 EDT Reply
This looks very good please send me the website thank you
Teresa — Sat, 04 Feb 2023 @ 12:05:40 EST Reply
These look amazing and we will try them tonight for dessert! I did struggle with not having enough of the chocolate topping to really cover the peanut butter. I think the next time I will double that part.
Pattik — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 @ 23:19:46 EST Reply
Just made a batch but used Trader Joe’s truffle brownie mix. Following package directions then made peanut butter layer and covered with chocolate. Had to give 1/2 away today or I would have eaten them ALL. They were that good!
- Christy Denney — Sat, 28 Jan 2023 @ 02:30:05 EST Reply
  Thank you!
Jill — Thu, 03 Mar 2022 @ 00:14:03 EST Reply
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Just made tonight. Super tasty. Found 2 cups icing sugar made it very sweet though for our household. 🙂. Easy to make adjustments. Really enjoying making some of your other recipes too! 😊 Thanks
- Christy Denney — Wed, 16 Mar 2022 @ 02:30:34 EDT Reply
  Thanks Jill!
Sara — Tue, 25 Sep 2018 @ 18:28:15 EDT Reply
I made these today! So easy and super yummy!!
- Christy Denney — Sun, 07 Oct 2018 @ 22:53:05 EDT Reply
  Glad you liked them.
Lynn — Wed, 14 Feb 2018 @ 19:52:14 EST Reply
Super yummy, super easy, a great dish to pass!
- Christy Denney — Tue, 06 Mar 2018 @ 22:37:46 EST Reply
  Thank you!
Getty Redfy — Sun, 08 Oct 2017 @ 10:56:03 EDT Reply
I appreciate that these photos do not feature teeth marks. That is why I will pin this post and make this recipe.
- Christy Denney — Wed, 11 Oct 2017 @ 23:36:58 EDT Reply
  Haha. I agree.
Karen Howard — Fri, 17 Feb 2017 @ 14:28:21 EST Reply
Hi Christy. How is it that you look Gorgeous & have all of these Scrumptious Recipes? Do you Not eat them or just use portion control? I just printed the Peanut Butter Truffle Brownies & I’m going to look at the Weekly Menu when I’m done here. Thank you for all the Great Recipes!
- Christy Denney — Tue, 21 Feb 2017 @ 22:21:57 EST Reply
  You’re welcome! It’s definitely a life struggle staying fit and eating all of this good stuff.
Dana — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 @ 16:40:48 EST Reply
Ugh..I totally hear you. But um, you have four children. I’d say you look pretty darn incredible! These look incredible, too. I figure, if we just workout almost every single day, decently hard, we are allowed these goodies!! thanks for sharing…cannot wait to make these! 🙂
Jason — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 @ 02:49:42 EDT Reply
Thanks for the quick response. I did closer to the 3/4 cup. Like I said, they came out great, I’d just like for the presentation to match the taste! Looking forward to trying many more of your recipes.
Christy {The Girl Who Ate Everything} — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 @ 01:42:33 EDT Reply
@Jason,
Shoot! Make sure your butter is really soft in the peanut butter layer. Did you add 1/2 cup or 3/4 cup peanut butter? Also, if you take the brownies out of the fridge for a couple minutes before cutting, it softens the chocolate so it doesn’t crack.
Jason — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 @ 16:30:42 EDT Reply
I made these for an event this weekend. They tasted great, but I had a hard time (1) spreading the peanut butter layer (I had allowed the brownies to cool completely), and (2) cutting these into squares without the chocolate topping cracking. Any suggestions? Thanks – I’ve really enjoyed looking through your blog.
Patti T. — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 @ 12:55:37 EDT Reply
I am going to “pin” this recipe, hubby might like it since it has a box mix in the recipe. It really does look good, I am sure he will have lots of help finishing the pan of this.
Sarah T. — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 @ 17:59:49 EDT Reply
I made the PB truffle brownies yesterday and OMG…so easy to make and SUPER yummy! I’m going to link to your recipe from my blog some time this week b/c all my friends were asking for the recipe!
Kelley with an *E -Y* — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 @ 20:34:21 EST Reply
Oh My – I found you via Pinterest and I think these look delicious!! I will be making them soon! Thank you for sharing the recipe. I will definitely be spending some time at your site and be one of your newest followers!!
Loy — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 @ 17:52:45 EDT Reply
I am coming over from Friday Favorites via the Atwoods. These looks wonderful. Easy and good, just my kind of recipe. Thanks for posting.
Jody, RD — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 @ 12:27:12 EDT Reply
I linked up to this recipe yesterday!!
http://blogfoodbetter.blogspot.com/2011/06/peanut-butter-truffle-brownies.html
Susan at www.ugogrrl.com — Thu, 26 May 2011 @ 20:47:56 EDT Reply
I just shared this recipe on my blog and gave you a shout out – Thanks so much for the yummy suggestion!
Christy {The Girl Who Ate Everything} — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 @ 14:32:54 EST Reply
@Becky,
Thanks. I’m glad you liked them. They are one of my favorites!
Becky — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 @ 14:15:53 EST Reply
I know this is an older post… But I wanted to let you know I made these yesterday morning for our Valentine’s Day dessert. The kids and husband, as well as my parents and myself, loved them! Yummy!
Anonymous — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 @ 21:33:07 EDT Reply
These are my new FAV!!! Five *****’s!
LS
RachelSmiles — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 @ 22:16:20 EST Reply
just found your blog! i love all your recipes 🙂
Dawn — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 @ 17:35:01 EST Reply
Ha that’s the story of my life! Work out forever and don’t lose weight. It’s that pesky love of food that continues to get in the way.
Cathy - wheresmydamnanswer — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 @ 20:21:28 EST Reply
Worth every calorie!!!
Veronica M. — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 @ 07:11:16 EST Reply
I love your photo! These are actually my favorite brownies of all time. I now call them “Buckeye Brownies” after the candy b/c it has similar elements.
Memória — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 @ 10:04:24 EST Reply
Oh, I wish I would have seen this post before I made my brownies the other day! I’ll just have to make some more add on the other toppings. YUM!
Heather — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 @ 01:42:03 EST Reply
I totally understand how you feel about working out! Especially when you have a food blog!
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Gala — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 @ 17:15:05 EST Reply
YUMMY! Definitely worth getting even with the gym!
Becky — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 @ 03:28:31 EST Reply
I’ve been trying a bunch of recipes from your blog, and they were much needed (we’ve been in a rut!)
I think my favorite things are the oreo truffles… I may have to buy bigger clothes before the new year! 😉