8. Refreshments

Buckeye Brownies

For the brownie layer:

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder

For the peanut butter layer:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter

For the topping: 

• 3 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips

Directions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees; grease and flour an 8-inch square pan.
• Melt 1/2 cup of butter; remove from heat.
• Stir in granulated sugar, eggs and vanilla.
• Beat in cocoa, flour, salt and baking powder.
• Spread batter evenly in prepared pan; bake 25-30 minutes until just done.
• Allow brownies to cool completely.
• Mix together powdered sugar, 1/4 cup of butter and peanut butter until forms a soft dough.
• Smooth peanut butter mixture over brownies.
• Melt together chocolate chips and remaining butter over low heat, stirring occasionally.
• Spread over top of peanut butter mixture.
• Cool and cut into squares.

Makes about 16 servings.