Peanut Butter Buckeye Brownie Bites
A delightful treat combining rich, fudgy brownies and creamy peanut butter, perfect for sharing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 batch brownie mix (or homemade brownies)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- Prepare Your Brownies: Start with the brownie mix (or your homemade recipe) according to package instructions or your personal favorite method. Bake in an 8×8 inch pan. Allow to cool completely.
- Make the Peanut Butter Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine creamy peanut butter and softened butter. Mix until smooth.
- Add in the Sweetness: Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing well. Stir in vanilla extract until thick and creamy.
- Form the Buckeye Centers: Cut cooled brownies into bite-sized squares. Press 1 tablespoon of peanut butter mixture into each brownie.
- Melt the Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and vegetable oil. Microwave until melted and smooth.
- Dip and Coat: Dip each brownie bite into melted chocolate and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill to Set: Refrigerate for about 30 minutes until chocolate is set.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once set, serve your Peanut Butter Buckeye Brownie Bites and enjoy!
Notes
These bites can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie bite
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: brownies, dessert, peanut butter, buckeye, chocolate