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!
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Electric Mixer
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Microwave-Safe Bowl
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
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Add the egg and vanilla extract, and mix until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Scoop dough into 1-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet. Flatten slightly.
- Bake for 10 minutes. Let cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Mix peanut butter and powdered sugar until smooth. Roll into small balls and press onto cooled cookies.
- 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!