Dessert for 16
Buckeye Brownies
Fudgy cocoa brownies get a creamy peanut butter layer and a smooth chocolate topping before chilling until firm.
$4.61for 4 servings
$1.15 per serving$4.61 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 105 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 16servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetDesserts
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 10 oz | $4.00Typical price |
| Coffee and tea$0.80/oz typical | a little | $0.07Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 3 | $0.90Typical price |
| Chocolate chips and baking chocolate$0.45/oz typical | 9 oz | $4.05Typical price |
| Peanut butter$0.14/oz typical | 14 oz | $1.89Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.29Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $18.43 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Syrups, molasses, powdered sugarSugar and brown sugarCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaSalt and pepperFlourCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 cup salted butter
- 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp espresso powder
- 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp fine salt
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
- 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup salted butter
- 2 1/2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tsp neutral oil
Steps
- Heat the oven to 350 F and grease a 9-by-13-inch baking pan.
- Melt 1 cup butter, then whisk in both sugars, espresso powder, cocoa, eggs, 2 teaspoons vanilla, and salt.
- Stir in the flour and 1/2 cup chocolate chips, spread the batter in the pan, and bake for 25 to 30 minutes.
- Cool the brownies completely in the pan for about 45 minutes.
- Beat the peanut butter, powdered sugar, 1/4 cup butter, cream, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, and a pinch of salt until smooth, then spread it over the brownies.
- Melt the remaining chocolate chips with the oil, spread the topping over the peanut butter layer, and chill for 30 minutes.
- Cut the chilled brownies into squares.
Swaps
- Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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