Buckeye Brownies

I think it is safe to say this is an extremely decadent dessert that all peanut butter and chocolate lovers will relish.  This has a brownie base, peanut butter filling, and semi-sweet chocolate ganache to top it off.

Ingredients:

1 box brownie mix with ingredients to make the batter (I used 1/3 cup applesauce, 2 eggs, and water)

½ cup mini semi sweet morsels

1 ½ cups creamy peanut butter

¾ cup melted butter

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

3 cups powdered sugar

1 package 10 ounces dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips

1/3 cup heavy whipping cream

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.  Spray a 9×13 dish with nonstick baking spray.
2. Prepare the brownies according to package directions.  Add ½ cup mini chocolate chips.  Spread out in pan.  Bake according to package directions.
3. While the brownies are baking make the peanut butter layer.  Add peanut butter, melted butter, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar to a mixer and mix until combined.
4. Spread the peanut butter filling over the warm brownies.
5. Add chocolate chips and heavy cream to a microwavable safe bowl and heat for 1 minute.  Stir well to mix.  Pour the ganache over the peanut butter layer.
6. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours then slice into brownies and enjoy!
7. Note: This is easier to slice after letting it get back to room temperature. The ganache is difficult to cut through when taken from the refrigerator.