Description
Indulge in the delight of Peanut Butter Buckeye Cookies, a perfect blend of rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter that will satisfy your sweet cravings. These cookies feature a chewy double chocolate base, filled with a luscious peanut butter mixture, and topped with smooth chocolate ganache. Whether for a festive celebration or a casual snack, these treats are sure to impress everyone at your gathering. Easy to make and customizable, you can swap in your favorite type of chocolate or nut butter for a unique twist. Get ready to enjoy an irresistible dessert that combines warmth, flavor, and a touch of nostalgia.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (226g) melted butter
- 1 cup (220g) packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (95g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) pure vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups (210g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (110g) dark cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon salt (5g)
- 1 teaspoon (4g) baking soda
- 1 bag (12oz/340g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup (264g) creamy peanut butter
- 1 ½ –2 cups (195g-260g) powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 bag (12oz/340g) dark chocolate chips
- ¾ cups (177ml) heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter with sugars until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking soda. Gradually combine with wet ingredients; fold in chocolate chips.
- Drop dough onto prepared sheets about two inches apart and bake for 10–12 minutes until set.
- For filling: Beat together room temperature butter and peanut butter; gradually add powdered sugar until creamy.
- Once cooled, spread filling on cookies.
- For ganache: Heat cream until simmering; stir in dark chocolate chips until melted and smooth.
- Drizzle ganache over filled cookies; let set before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg