Description
Delight in these Buckeye Brownie Cookies, a luscious fusion of fudgy brownie bites topped with creamy peanut butter centers and drizzled with rich melted chocolate. Perfect for holiday treats or any sweet craving, these cookies blend the chewy texture of brownies with the classic buckeye flavor for an irresistible dessert.
Ingredients
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Brownie Dough
- 1 box (18–19 oz) fudge-style brownie mix (no added syrup)
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 large egg
Peanut Butter Filling
- ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
Chocolate Topping
- 1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Make Brownie Dough: In a large bowl, mix together the brownie mix, all-purpose flour, vegetable oil, water, and egg until a thick dough forms, ensuring all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Form Cookie Balls: Scoop approximately 1 tablespoon of brownie dough and roll it into balls. Place these balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake the dough balls in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until the tops are set, indicating they are cooked through but still soft inside.
- Prepare Peanut Butter Filling: While the cookies bake, combine the creamy peanut butter and powdered sugar in a small bowl. Stir until the mixture forms a smooth, firm dough that can be shaped.
- Shape Peanut Butter Balls: Roll the peanut butter dough into ¾-inch balls and set them aside, ready to be added to the cookies after baking.
- Insert Peanut Butter Centers: Once the cookies come out of the oven, immediately press one peanut butter ball gently into the center of each warm cookie, allowing the filling to slightly melt into the brownie base.
- Cool Cookies Slightly: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes, stabilizing their shape before adding the chocolate topping.
- Melt Chocolate and Butter: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips and butter together in 20-second intervals, stirring between each until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
- Top Cookies with Chocolate: Spoon or drizzle the melted chocolate over the peanut butter centers on each cookie, ensuring they are generously coated for maximum flavor.
- Final Cooling: Allow the cookies to cool completely at room temperature until the chocolate topping has set firmly, creating a delightful finish to these decadent treats.
Notes
- Chilling the peanut butter balls before baking can help them maintain their shape better when pressed into the warm cookies.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to keep them fresh and soft.
- For a firmer chocolate finish, place the completed cookies in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes until the topping solidifies.
