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Peanut Butter Buckeye Cookies Recipe

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Peanut Butter Buckeye Cookies are decadent treats featuring rich chocolate cookies topped with a creamy peanut butter filling and finished with a smooth dark chocolate ganache. These cookies combine the best of chocolate and peanut butter flavors in a soft, slightly underbaked base, layered with a sweet, buttery filling and a luscious chocolate topping, perfect for holidays or any special occasion.

Ingredients

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For the Cookies

  • 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) Hershey’s Special Dark Cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt (5g)
  • 1 teaspoon (4g) baking soda
  • 1 bag (12oz/340g) semi-sweet chocolate chips

For the Peanut Butter Filling

  • 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 cup (264g) creamy peanut butter
  • 1 ½ –2 cups (195g-260g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon (5ml) pure vanilla extract

For the Chocolate Topping

  • 1 bag (12oz/340g) dark chocolate chips
  • ¾ cups (177ml) heavy whipping cream

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cookie Dough: Preheat your oven to 350° F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Melt the butter in the microwave for 30-45 seconds and let it cool slightly. Combine the melted butter with light brown sugar and granulated sugar, and beat on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until well blended. Add eggs and vanilla extract, beating until fully incorporated.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, stir together all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking soda. Slowly add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a dough forms. Before the dough thickens, fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips thoroughly.
  3. Bake the Cookies: Using a large cookie scoop, portion the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing cookies about 2 inches apart. Bake for 9-11 minutes; the centers should remain slightly underbaked but not raw. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  4. Make Peanut Butter Filling: In a medium bowl, beat room temperature unsalted butter and creamy peanut butter together until smooth and lump-free. Gradually add sifted powdered sugar and vanilla extract and beat until the mixture is creamy and well combined.
  5. Prepare Chocolate Ganache: Combine dark chocolate chips and heavy whipping cream in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at 50% power for 60-90 seconds, stirring until the ganache is melted and smooth. If it’s too thick, add a teaspoon or two of heavy cream until the desired consistency is achieved.
  6. Assemble the Cookies: Spread a generous scoop of peanut butter filling on each cooled cookie using a medium cookie scoop. Smooth the filling with a knife or angled spatula. Freeze the cookies for 10-15 minutes until the peanut butter layer firms up.
  7. Top with Ganache: Spoon the prepared chocolate ganache over the peanut butter filling on each cookie and gently spread with a knife. Allow the ganache to set before serving for the best texture and flavor experience.

Notes

  • The cookies should be slightly underbaked for the perfect soft texture that complements the creamy filling.
  • Ensure the butter for the peanut butter filling is at room temperature to mix evenly.
  • Use high-quality cocoa powder and chocolate chips for an intense chocolate flavor.
  • Ganache consistency can be adjusted by adding more cream if it thickens too much before topping the cookies.
  • Freeze the cookies before adding ganache to prevent melting and help hold the layers together.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerated for longer freshness.

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