Description
Buckeye Brownie Cookies combine the rich, fudgy texture of brownie mix with a creamy peanut butter center and a smooth chocolate topping. These American-style dessert cookies are a delightful treat featuring a blend of fudgy brownie dough and classic buckeye flavors, perfect for chocolate and peanut butter lovers.
Ingredients
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Brownie Cookie Dough
- 1 box fudge brownie mix (18.4 oz)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
Peanut Butter Filling
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
Chocolate Topping
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
- Mix Brownie Dough: In a large bowl, combine the fudge brownie mix, all-purpose flour, vegetable oil, egg, and softened cream cheese. Mix thoroughly until a thick, uniform dough forms.
- Shape Dough into Balls: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough and roll each into a ball. Place the balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. Slightly flatten each ball with your fingers or the back of a spoon to ensure even baking.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes. Once done, remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool on it for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare Peanut Butter Filling: While the cookies bake and cool, mix the creamy peanut butter with powdered sugar in a bowl until it forms a smooth, moldable dough.
- Form Peanut Butter Balls: Roll the peanut butter mixture into small balls about 1 teaspoon each in size. For easier handling, you can chill this mixture for 10–15 minutes before rolling.
- Top Cookies with Peanut Butter: Once the cookies have cooled, gently press one peanut butter ball into the center of each cookie, creating a classic buckeye look.
- Melt Chocolate Topping: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine semisweet chocolate chips and butter. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each interval until the mixture is smooth and fully melted.
- Apply Chocolate Topping: Spoon or pipe the melted chocolate over each peanut butter center on the cookies, covering it nicely to seal in the filling.
- Set Chocolate: Allow the chocolate topping to set at room temperature or refrigerate the cookies to speed up the chocolate hardening process before serving or storing.
Notes
- For easier rolling of the peanut butter filling, chill it for 10 to 15 minutes before shaping into balls.
- Use dark chocolate chips if you prefer a richer, deeper chocolate flavor on top.
- Store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
