Buckeye Brownies from a Box Brownie Mix

This easy Buckeye Brownies from a box brownie mix recipe is a quick way to enjoy the peanut butter and chocolate flavors of Ohio’s famous buckeyes in brownie form.

Buckeye brownies get their name from the famous Ohio buckeye dessert, which is a no-bake ball of chocolate coated with a peanut butter filling. They are made to look like the nut that falls from the buckeye tree. (The buckeye tree is Ohio’s state tree. Get it?) Anyways, the buckeyes’ creamy peanut butter filling and chocolate coating layered on top of fudgy brownies is what this recipe is all about and the win of chocolate/peanutbutter falvor combo!

Buckeye dessert brownies are fun and the perfect dessert for simple office potlucks, BBQ gatherings, or even fancy holiday parties. Rich and delicious, these buckeye brownies from a box brownie mix are a real-life recipe hack your family and many friends need! Try them today, and you will soon realize what the fuss is all about!

How to Make the BEST ever Lazy Buckeye Brownies

Lazy because we are using a box mix for our brownie base. We are still making a yummy brownie dessert that people will love! Plus, with a little time, this recipe has simple steps and’s perfect for beginners who want to take a classic dessert to the next level.

Ingredients for Box Buckeye Brownies

• 18.4 oz box brownie mix, plus all the ingredients needed to make the brownies according to the box
  • Make sure to use any 9×13-in “family-size” brownie mix
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, softened to room temperature
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 6 Tablespoons butter
• 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions for Buckeye Brownies from a Box Brownie Mix

First, in a 9×13-inch baking pan, make the brownies according to the box directions and let them cool completely.

Next, blend together the powdered sugar, softened 1/2 cup of butter, and peanut butter using an electric hand mixer or stand mixer. Then spread the peanut butter filling over the cooled brownies. Chill the brownies in the refrigerator for 1 hour.

Then, melt the 6T and chocolate chips together in the microwave or on the stovetop, watching carefully to prevent the chocolate from burning.

Finally, spread the melted chocolate evenly over the peanut butter filling, and let it cool completely before cutting. Cool the brownies in the refrigerator for an hour to speed things up and help them set nicely. Enjoy!

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