Make it: buckeye brownies

Ok, so my mil actually made these but they are so good I will certainly be making them again. All the flavor of a buckeye with much less work (and a little brownie makes them go a long way more than the original buckeyes!).



Submitted by: Heather Prentice from Mars, PA

Originally shared on the web 11/28/2011



19-1/2 oz. pkg. brownie mix

2 c. powdered sugar

1/2 c. plus 6 T. butter, softened and divided

8-oz. jar creamy peanut butter

6-oz. pkg. semi-sweet chocolate chips

Prepare and bake brownie mix in a greased 13"x9" baking pan according to package directions. Let cool. Mix powdered sugar, 1/2 cup butter and peanut butter. Mix well and spread over cooled brownies. Chill for one hour. Melt together chocolate chips and remaining butter in a saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally. Spread over brownies. Let cool; cut into squares. Makes 2 to 3 dozen.