Buckeye Brownies

24 standard portions

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Ingredients

• ½ cup unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• ¾ cup light brown sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup cocoa powder
• ¾ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ cups smooth peanut butter
• ½ cup unsalted butter
• 2 ½ cups powdered sugar
• 1-2 tablespoons milk
• ¾ cup heavy cream
• 1 ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C), or 160°C for a fan oven. Grease and line a 9x13-inch (approx. 23x33 cm) baking pan with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Add the eggs, vanilla, and salt and whisk again.
3. Add the flour and cocoa powder and stir until no dry streaks remain. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top into an even layer
4. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean
5. Allow to cool completely
6. In a medium microwave safe bowl, melt the peanut butter and butter together at 30 second intervals, stirring well after each, until smooth and liquidy.
7. Add the powdered sugar and mix until combined; mixture will be stiff.
8. Add the milk, a little at a time, until the mixture is smooth and spreadable.
9. Spread the peanut butter mixture evenly over the cooled brownies
10. Heat the heavy cream until it is steaming. Pour over the chocolate chips and allow to sit for 3 minutes. Stir mixture until it is smooth.
11. Spread the ganache over the peanut butter layer. Chill in the fridge for at least one hour before slicing and serving