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Buckeye Cookies Recipe

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  • Author: Diane
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious Buckeye Cookies combine a soft chocolatey cookie dough with a creamy peanut butter filling, topped with melted semi-sweet chocolate. These treats are perfect for peanut butter and chocolate lovers seeking a rich, homemade dessert that’s easy to make and share.

Ingredients

Cookie Dough

  • ½ Cup salted butter, softened
  • ½ Cup white granulated sugar
  • ½ Cup light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ Cup cocoa powder
  • 1¼ Cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 Teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ Teaspoon baking soda

Peanut Butter Filling

  • ½ Cup peanut butter
  • 1 Cup powdered sugar

Chocolate Topping

  • 1 Cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the cookies.
  2. Make the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened salted butter, white granulated sugar, and light brown sugar. Use an electric hand mixer to beat the mixture until it becomes smooth and creamy.
  3. Add Egg: Incorporate the large egg into the creamed butter and sugars by beating for about a minute until fully blended.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: Gently whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and baking soda, then fold this dry mixture into the wet ingredients to form the cookie dough. Set the dough aside.
  5. Prepare Peanut Butter Filling: In a separate bowl, stir together the peanut butter and powdered sugar until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
  6. Shape Cookies: Using a standard size cookie scoop, drop balls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper (do not grease the sheet). Flatten each ball into a disc, then place about ½ tablespoon of the peanut butter filling in the center of each disc.
  7. Seal Cookies: Fold the dough over the peanut butter filling, ensuring it is completely sealed to prevent filling leakage during baking.
  8. Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12 minutes. The baking mat or parchment paper helps prevent spreading and uneven browning.
  9. Melt Chocolate: While the cookies bake, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips in the microwave in short intervals, stirring between until smooth.
  10. Add Chocolate Topping: Once baked, top each cookie with a spoonful of melted chocolate.
  11. Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve immediately for a gooey texture or wait until the chocolate sets for a neater presentation.

Notes

  • Do not grease the baking sheet to prevent cookies from spreading too much or browning unevenly.
  • Ensure peanut butter filling is completely sealed inside the dough to avoid leakage during baking.
  • The cookies can be served warm with slightly melted chocolate or cooled until the chocolate hardens for less mess.
  • Using a silicone baking mat or parchment paper ensures easy removal and even baking.
  • Use a standard cookie scoop for consistent cookie sizes and even baking.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://eatwithdiane.com/buckeye-cookies-recipe/