Indulge your sweet tooth with these irresistible Buckeye Brownie Cookies! Combining the rich, fudgy goodness of brownie cookies with a creamy peanut butter center, and topped with smooth chocolate, these cookies are a delightful twist on the classic Buckeye candy. They’re perfect for parties, special occasions, or just when you need a little chocolate-peanut butter therapy! 🎉
The process is simple, and the results are spectacular. The brownie base is easy to prepare using a boxed mix, while the creamy peanut butter filling adds that classic Buckeye flavor. Once baked, a generous drizzle of melted chocolate brings everything together for a treat that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Whether enjoyed warm out of the oven or at room temperature, these cookies are sure to become a favorite! 🍪💕
Let’s get started on making these delightful Buckeye Brownie Cookies that everyone will love!
🎄 Buckeye Brownie Cookies Recipe 🥜🍫
Servings: About 24 cookies
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 box fudge brownie mix (19.5 ounces or family size)
- ¼ cup butter, melted
- 4 oz. (½ block) cream cheese, softened
- 1 egg
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 4 blocks (about 4 ounces) chocolate Candiquik or your favorite chocolate for melting
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Make the Brownie Dough: In a medium bowl, beat together the brownie mix, melted butter, softened cream cheese, and egg until well combined. The dough will be a bit sticky.
- Scoop the Cookies: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop the dough onto an ungreased cookie sheet, making about 24 cookies. Smooth the edges of each mound to form a round cookie shape.
- Prepare the Peanut Butter Filling: In a separate bowl, mix together the powdered sugar and creamy peanut butter until fully combined. Form the mixture into about 1-inch balls, making sure you have one ball for each cookie. Set aside.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake the brownie cookies in the preheated oven for about 12 minutes, keeping an eye on them to avoid overcooking or undercooking.
- Add the Peanut Butter Balls: As soon as the cookies come out of the oven, press a peanut butter ball lightly into the center of each cookie. The peanut butter mixture will soften slightly—this is okay!
- Cool the Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Melt the Chocolate: In a microwavable bowl, melt the 4 blocks of chocolate in the microwave for 45 seconds. Stir, then continue melting in additional 15-second intervals until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
- Top the Cookies: Spoon about ½ tablespoon of melted chocolate over each cookie, ensuring it covers the peanut butter ball.
- Let the Chocolate Set: Allow the chocolate to set before storing the cookies in an airtight container.
🎅 Tips & Variations
- Chocolate Variations: You can use dark chocolate or milk chocolate according to your preference.
- Add Nuts: For extra texture, consider adding chopped nuts to the brownie dough.
- Storage: Store the cookies in an airtight container for up to one week.
These Buckeye Brownie Cookies are a delightful fusion of flavors that will satisfy your chocolate and peanut butter cravings. Enjoy each delicious bite! 🍪🥜✨