If you’re a fan of the classic buckeye candies or can’t resist fudgy brownies, these Gooey Buckeye Brownie Cookies are the perfect treat for you. Picture a soft, chewy chocolate brownie cookie topped with a smooth, sweet peanut butter filling, all finished with a drizzle of melted chocolate. These cookies are decadent, delightful, and destined to be your new favorite dessert!
Ingredients
For the Brownie Cookies:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Peanut Butter Filling:
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
For the Chocolate Drizzle:
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil or vegetable oil
Equipment Needed
- Baking sheets
- Parchment paper
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer (optional)
- Saucepan or microwave-safe bowl
Instructions
1. Prepare the Brownie Cookie Dough:
In a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and butter together until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the vanilla extract, followed by the melted chocolate mixture.
In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
2. Bake the Cookies:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
3. Make the Peanut Butter Filling:
In a small bowl, mix together the peanut butter and powdered sugar until smooth. Roll teaspoon-sized portions into balls and flatten slightly.
4. Assemble the Cookies:
Once the cookies are cool, place a peanut butter disk on top of each one, pressing gently to adhere.
5. Add the Chocolate Drizzle:
Melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil together in a saucepan or microwave-safe bowl until smooth. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the cookies. Let the chocolate set before serving.
Tips for Success
- Chill the dough to ensure the cookies hold their shape while baking.
- Use natural peanut butter for a more authentic flavor, but ensure it’s well-stirred to avoid separation.
- For an extra fancy finish, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt over the chocolate drizzle.
These Gooey Buckeye Brownie Cookies bring together the best of brownies, cookies, and buckeye candies in one irresistible dessert. Perfect for holidays, parties, or any time you’re craving a chocolate-peanut butter combo, they’re sure to be a hit. Bake a batch today and watch them disappear!
Gooey Buckeye Brownie Cookies
Equipment
- Baking sheets
- Parchment paper
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer (optional)
- Saucepan or microwave-safe bowl
Ingredients
- For the Brownie Cookies:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- For the Peanut Butter Filling:
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- For the Chocolate Drizzle:
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil or vegetable oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Brownie Cookie Dough:
- In a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and butter together until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the vanilla extract, followed by the melted chocolate mixture.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Bake the Cookies:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Make the Peanut Butter Filling:
- In a small bowl, mix together the peanut butter and powdered sugar until smooth. Roll teaspoon-sized portions into balls and flatten slightly.
- Assemble the Cookies:
- Once the cookies are cool, place a peanut butter disk on top of each one, pressing gently to adhere.
- Add the Chocolate Drizzle:
- Melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil together in a saucepan or microwave-safe bowl until smooth. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the cookies. Let the chocolate set before serving.
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