Buckeye Brownies

Directions

• Preheat oven to 350° and line an 8”-x-8” pan with parchment paper.
• Prepare brownie batter according to package instructions. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out with only a few moist crumbs, about 20 minutes. Let cool completely in pan.
• How to make Peanut Butter Topping: In a large bowl, combine peanut butter and butter. Beat with a hand mixer until smooth.
• Add powdered sugar, vanilla, 1 tablespoon milk, and salt. Mix until smooth and fluffy ( the mixture should be thick but spreadable; if the mixture is too stiff, add another tablespoon milk)
• Spread the peanut butter topping over the cooled brownie. Refrigerate while you make the ganache.
• In a medium, and heatproof bowl; place chocolate chips. Set aside. in In a small saucepan over medium heat, heat heavy cream. When bubbles begin to break the surface around the edges of the pan, turn off the heat.
• Pour the hot cream over chocolate chips. Let sit for 5 minutes, and then whisk constantly until the sauce is smooth. Pour over the peanut butter layer.
• Refrigerate brownies until the ganache has set, for about 15 minutes. Slice into squares and serve cold.