Crispy, chewy, rich Buckeye Brownie Cookies are the perfect chocolate peanut butter combo!
A while ago I shared my favorite new cookie, the Crinkly Brownie Cookie and today’s recipe is its more adventurous big sister, the Buckeye Brownie Cookies. With just a few more ingredients this elevates the brownie cookie to a whole other level.Up until the end of last year cookies were sort of hit or miss in our house. My oldest is a fan of salty/crispy/fried treats and my youngest wasn’t old enough to really eat anything other than purees. The last few months have changed everything! We are a veritable cooking making factory around here. You would think we were starting a new business, Cookie, then more Cookies and we can’t seem to keep enough of them around. When I made the brownie cookies my youngest grabbed the to go box of leftovers, cracked it open and was discovered minutes later completely COATED in chocolate.
What are buckeye cookies?
Buckeye might sound like a funny name but it’s a candy made of a sweetened peanut butter mixture (usually with powdered sugar) classically dipped halfway in chocolate. A buckeye cookie consists of a brownie cookie topped with the sweetened peanut butter and melted chocolate.
What are brownie cookies?
Brownie cookies are made to have the texture of soft brownies with the rich chocolate flavor you love. Soft and chewy, when made best they almost fall apart upon biting and have a soft crackly top.
How long will buckeye brownie cookies stay fresh?
They will typically stay fresh in a sealed container for 3-4 days but can last up to a week when stored with a piece of sliced bread.
Can I freeze buckeye cookies?
Absolutely. To enjoy thaw them in the refrigerator before serving so the chocolate does not sweat too much in the defrosting process.
The recipe is SUPER easy and quick, I actually use a meatballer (that name sounds awesome) to scoop the peanut butter quickly. I also usually use this for scooping cookie dough too and even falafel. The only thing I don’t normally use it for is…meatballs. Ha!
In case peanut butter and chocolate don’t do it for you, here are some other options for you:
- Crinkly Brownie Cookies
- Jacques Torres Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Oreo Chunk Cookies
- Sprinkles Birthday Cake Cookies
- Award Winning Gingerbread Cookies
- Cinnamon Roll Cookies
- Strawberry White Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
- Oatmeal Reese’s Peanut Butter Cookies
- Chewy Oatmeal Raisin M&M Cookies
Buckeye Brownie Cookies
Ingredients
- 8 oz dark chocolate chopped
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar lightly packed
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
In a microwave safe bowl, add the butter and chocolate and microwave for 30 seconds.
- Stir and microwave a second time until completely melted.
Let cool for a couple of minutes.
- In a small bowl mix the eggs and sugar.
- Add them to the chocolate mixture and stir to combine.
- Add in flour and baking powder, stir until just combined.
Refrigerate batter for at least 30 minutes, preferably 45-60 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Scoop out cookie dough in 2 tablespoon sized balls.
- To measure accurately I used a coffee spoon.
- On a silpat put 6 cookies to a full cookie sheet.
- Mix the peanut butter and powdered sugar.
- In a small microwaveable bowl melt the semisweet chocolate in 30 second increments until fully melted.
Bake for 11-12 minutes.
- Add 1 tablespoon of the peanut butter mixture to the top of the warmed cookies and flatten slightly.
Spoon over the melted chocolate and let cool. (I usually refrigerate them for 15 minutes)
- When they come out of the oven they will look like little mountains, but when they cool they will deflate.
I just want to let you know that the “mix eggs and sugar” step is a bit confusing. I had to redo the recipe because I added both sugars initially and only realized after chilling the dough that I was not supposed to mix the powdered sugar as well.
Made these for the holidays to rave reviews. That’s three of your cookies recipes I have tried, loved and added to my permanent files. You are a real find! A belated Merry Christmas to you and yours and many, many thanks for your site. I will look forward to making many more of your wonderful recipes!
Thanks, Teresa. It means a lot that you took the time to let me know how much you’re loving the recipes on the site. Happy holidays!