March 22, 2024
Review RecipeBuckeye Brownie Cookies
With rich peanut butter in the middle of each cookie sandwiched between two decadent layers of chocolate, these buckeye brownie cookies are a heavenly treat.
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I’m absolutely obsessed with these buckeye brownie cookies; they are chewy and boast the perfect combination of chocolate and peanut butter. The tasty chocolate-peanut butter treats consist of a rich brownie base, with an added layer of peanut butter, topped off by a chocolate coating for a decadent treat.
Buckeye Brownie Cookies Ingredients
You’ll need:
For The Peanut Butter Topping:
- 1 cup of creamy peanut butter
- 1¼ cups of powdered sugar
For The Brownie Cookie Base:
- 1 (18.3-ounce) box of chewy fudge brownie mix
- 4 ounces of cream cheese, softened
- 5 tablespoons of salted sweet cream butter, melted and cooled
- 1 large egg, room temperature
For The Chocolate Ganache Topping:
- 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil
Substitutions And Additions
BROWNIES: You can use milk chocolate, or chewy fudge brownie mixes for the brownie mixture.
PEANUT BUTTER: Choose your favorite peanut butter brand for the peanut butter center in these cookies.
We’d recommend avoiding natural peanut butter because the natural oils sometimes make it hard to get the peanut butter to set the way you need it to.
CHOCOLATE CHIPS: If you prefer to make these with either milk chocolate or dark chocolate chips, both will work fine for the delicious chocolate ganache in these chocolate brownie cookies.
How To Make This Buckeye Brownie Cookies Recipe
For The Peanut Butter Topping
STEP ONE: Using a small mixing bowl and a handheld mixer on medium speed, beat the peanut butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
STEP TWO: Scoop out ½ tablespoons of the peanut butter mixture and roll into balls. Set them aside.
For The Brownie Cookie Base
STEP ONE: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set them aside.
STEP TWO: Using a medium-sized mixing bowl and a hand mixer on medium speed, combine the boxed brownie mix, softened cream cheese, melted butter, and egg.
Mix just until well combined. The dough will be very sticky.
PRO TIP:
You can spray the cookie scoop with nonstick spray to keep the very sticky dough from sticking to the scoop.
STEP THREE: Using a 1-tablespoon cookie dough scoop, scoop out the dough (approximately 1-inch balls) and space 1 inch apart.
STEP FOUR: Using either your thumb or a 1-teaspoon measuring spoon, depress the center of each cookie dough ball. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes.
STEP FIVE: Immediately after removing the brownie cookies from the oven, press the prepared peanut butter balls into the depressed center of the cookies.
Allow the cookies to rest on the cookie sheets for ten minutes or completely cool.
PRO TIP:
The heat from the cookies and cookie sheet will help encourage the peanut butter balls to adhere to the cookies.
For The Chocolate Ganache Topping
STEP ONE: Using a small heatproof bowl, add the chocolate chips and the vegetable oil.
Heat on high for 30 seconds. Stir and heat for 15 more seconds. Stir until smooth.
PRO TIP:
You can omit the vegetable oil from the ganache.
STEP TWO: Spoon one teaspoon of the ganache, per cookie, on top of the peanut butter filling.
Gently spread the ganache over the top of each cookie. Allow the ganache to “harden” before storing or serving.
How To Serve
The perfect chocolate peanut butter combo is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Add an iced tea or whipped hot chocolate to wash down these delectable treats.
These would be a fun addition to a cookie platter for when you are hosting friends at a party.
Check out our buckeyes for another themed treat, while our peanut butter brownies will satisfy any fan of peanut butter.
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Storage
ON THE COUNTER: Store any leftovers of these buckeye cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to seven days.
IN THE FRIDGE: You can also store the cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
IN THE FREEZER: You can freeze the baked cookies, in an airtight container or freezer bag, for up to six months.
Allow the cookies to come to room temperature before serving.
These peanut butter buckeye brownie cookies are such an amazing combination of flavors. You will be instantly hooked on these irresistible treats as soon as you take a bite. Share them with friends or keep them all to yourself, we won’t judge!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can I freeze buckeye brownie cookies?
This simple buckeye recipe can be frozen in an airtight container for up to six months.
Why are these called buckeyes?
This treat is called a buckeye because the finished product, with its chocolate exterior and peanut butter peeking out from the middle, resembles buckeye nuts from the buckeye tree, which is native to Ohio.
Can I use crunchy peanut butter in this buckeye recipe?
If you would like to use crunchy peanut butter, you can. It will add a surprising extra bit of texture to your peanut butter and chocolate cookies.
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Buckeye Brownie Cookies
With rich peanut butter in the middle of each cookie sandwiched between two decadent layers of chocolate, these buckeye brownie cookies are a heavenly treat.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings 32 cookies
Ingredients
Peanut Butter Topping
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1¼ cups powdered sugar
Brownie Cookie Base
- 18.3 ounces chewy fudge brownie mix
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 5 tablespoons salted sweet cream butter melted and cooled
- 1 large egg room temperature
Chocolate Ganache Topping
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
Instructions
Peanut Butter Topping
- Using a small mixing bowl and a handheld mixer on medium speed, beat the peanut butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Scoop out ½ tablespoons of the mixture and roll into balls. Set them aside.
Brownie Cookie Base
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and set them aside.
- Using a medium-sized mixing bowl and a handheld mixer on medium speed, combine the brownie mix, softened cream cheese, butter and egg. Mix just until well combined. The dough will be very sticky.
- Using a 1 tablespoon cookie dough scoop, scoop out the dough and space 1 inch apart.
- Using either your thumb or a 1 teaspoon measuring spoon, depress the centers of the cookie dough balls. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes.
- Immediately after removing the brownie cookies from the oven, press the peanut butter balls into the depressed center of the cookies. Allow the cookies to rest on the cookie sheets for 10 minutes or until completely cooled. The heat from the cookies and cookie sheet will help encourage the peanut butter balls to adhere to the cookies.
Chocolate Ganache Topping
- Using a small heat-safe bowl, add the chocolate chips and the vegetable oil. Heat on high for 30 seconds. Stir and heat for 15 more seconds. Stir until smooth.
- Spoon 1 teaspoon, per cookie, on top of the peanut butter. Gently spread the ganache over the top of the peanut butter. Allow the ganache to “harden” before storing or serving.
Notes
- You can spray the cookie scoop with nonstick spray to keep the very sticky dough from sticking to the scoop.
- The heat from the cookies and cookie sheet will help encourage the peanut butter balls to adhere to the cookies.
- You can omit the vegetable oil from the ganache.
Nutrition
Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 114mg | Potassium: 92mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 114IU | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg
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Comments
Susan says
Ohhhh these are so good!
Darrell Berman says
Can you make your own brownie base instead of using a mix?
Layne Kangas says
Hi, Darrell – we haven’t tested it like that so I’m not sure if any adjustments would need to be made!
Sarah says
I would make these with dark chocolate! Yum!
mali says
These look amazing! I think I would make them with dark chocolate for a little bitterness!
Bethany says
I’d TOTALLY use crunchy peanutbutter!
Anika H says
I would make these with creamy peanut butter. Looks so good!
Vicki in Birmingham says
Oh my goodness! I think I would use both milk chocolate and dark chocolate in these Buckeye Brownie Cookies. I say the more the merrier!
Vicki Fetui says
Oh my goodness! I think I would use both milk chocolate and dark chocolate in these Buckeye Brownie Cookies. I say the more the merrier!
Judy Bledsoe says
I have made buckeye candy but I have never made this recipe. But I fully intent to make it for grandkids, they will love them
Shelley Stairs says
I am pretty sure I would make these with milk chocolate , not really a fan of dark chocolate.
Susan Sikma says
Actually have everything on hand-guess what I’m making tomorrow.
Rachel Demeo says
I think these would be great made with dark chocolate!
Dana says
I have never tried these ,,,
And I would make these with dark chocolate! They look wonderful!
Linda says
These look AMAZING!!!! I definitely would use semi sweet or dark chocolate and creamy peanut butter.
Jody dickinson says
Yes I’ve made buckeye candies alot
Theresa Krier says
Hi, I love mixing dark and milk chocolate chips together for all my recipes. I love dark chocolate and my husband loves milk chocolate so years ago I started using both and we love the compromise and all our kids and grandkids do too. This looks like the perfect recipe that my husband will love. Thank you !
Leslie says
I’ve never made these before but will be making them this weekend. Can’t wait to try them!
Leslie says
I can’t wait to try these! I haven’t made them before, but they look delicious!
Sheryl Segrest says
Most definitely with coffee! The nurses who work with my daughter will love these!
Kevin says
These look absolutely delicious! Can’t wait to make them! Thank you!
Linda Barber says
I have never made buckeye brownies before.
Debbie Raymond says
I’ve made the candies! These look amazing!
Laura Yarzebinski says
Yummy for my tummy!
Melissa B Mitchell says
I would try with milk chocolate rather than the semi-sweet.
Lynette Dyas says
Milk chocolate? Dark chocolate? All I know is peanut butter and chocolate are 2 great tastes that taste great together..
Lori Pennington says
The buckeye brownie cookies are the bomb I make it with creamy peanutbutter it is so good…….
Barbara Barnwell says
I would use milk chocolate chips.
Suzanne Croucher says
I’m giving this 5 stars without having tried it! It looks and sounds delicious! Can’t wait to give it a try
Stacey Burdine says
I like to use a dark chocolate brownie mix and creamy peanut butter! So delicious!
Pam says
Would definitely make with dark chocolate.
Leigh says
These would be great with coffee! Will be trying them this weekend!
Leigh says
They look delicious! Will be trying them this weekend with some coffee!
Lisa A Stebbins says
Never have made them, but sure will now!! Yummy
Gail Beam says
I have made buckeye candy balls a number of times. I always have used smooth peanut butter, rather than the crunchy. I think the buckeye brownie bites look delicious.
BNIPP says
This look and taste delicious.
Tiffany Berrie says
Yes I’ve made buckeyes, I would use milk chocolate, creamy peanut butter, no and milk to answer all the questions. 😉
T'onna | Sew Crafty Crochet says
Oh my gosh! These cookies looks so delicious! I have pinned the recipe because I have to make it soon. I know my kiddos would love it, too!
Linda Primmer says
These look so yummy. Who doesn’t like chocolate and peanut butter? Thanks for sharing. I am happy to feature these yummy treats at Love Your Creativity.
Beth says
Thanks for visiting the Creative Crafts Linky Party, we will be featuring your Buckeye Brownie Cookies this week, starting on Wednesday! Creatively, Beth
Kerryanne says
These buckeye brownie cookies look amazing and I bet they taste wonderful too!
Thank you for sharing this recipe at Create, Bake, Grow & Gather this week. I’m delighted to be featuring it at tonight’s party and pinning too.
Kerryanne
CRHY says
Excellent recipe ideas, Anxious to try!