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A stack of rich chocolate Buckeye Cookies with a creamy peanut butter center, one with a bite taken out, drizzled with melted chocolate.

Buckeye Cookies

Buckeye Cookies are a delightful treat with a soft chocolate cookie base, a creamy peanut butter layer, and a rich chocolate ganache topping. Perfect for chocolate-peanut butter lovers!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 27 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chocolate Cookie Base
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
Peanut Butter Filling
  • 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Chocolate Ganache
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Microwave-Safe Bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Add the egg and vanilla extract, and mix until combined.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
  4. Scoop dough into 1-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet. Flatten slightly.
  5. Bake for 10 minutes. Let cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  6. Mix peanut butter and powdered sugar until smooth. Roll into small balls and press onto cooled cookies.
  7. Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals. Spoon or drizzle over peanut butter layer. Chill for 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Perfect for gifting or holiday trays!