How about some Buckeye Brownies?

I've decided that the combination of peanut butter and chocolate

is one of my very favorites. A match made in Heaven!

So, I have a recipe to share with you - Buckeye Brownies.

Who doesn't love brownies? Peanut butter really kicks them up a notch!

You may know that "buckeyes" are a yummy confection

featuring a creamy peanut butter center dipped in chocolate,... 

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...so named because they resemble the nuts of the Ohio Buckeye tree,

which, by the way, are similar to chestnuts but are not edible.

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Of course this brings to mind the Ohio State University Buckeyes...

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...and their mascot Brutus.

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While I was in Ohio visiting my wonderful Ohio family 
which consists of OSU students, alumni and fans,

I decided, hey, when in Rome, bake Buckeye Brownies!

Buckeye Brownies

brownie layer~

one boxed brownie mix

peanut butter layer~

3/4 C melted butter

1 1/2 C creamy peanut butter

1 t vanilla extract

3 C powdered sugar

chocolate ganache layer~

1 10 oz. package dark chocolate chips

6 T heavy cream

Bake brownies according to directions.

Be sure to use a 9 x 13 pan, sprayed with cooking spray.

While they're in the oven, use a mixer to combine all the ingredients for the peanut butter layer. 
When the brownies are done, gently drop the filling onto the warm brownies. 
Use your fingers -really the best tool for this!- to spread it over the entire surface.

Combine chips and cream in small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 1 minute.

Stir until smooth. Spread evenly on top of peanut butter layer.

Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
Best to cut them while cold.
(Use a sharp knife dipped into hot water to make clean cuts.)

I think Aunt Lu really scored some "brownie points!"

With thanks to shugarysweets.com.