Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Buckeye Brownie Cookies

Buckeye brownie cookies are a delicious and irresistible combination of fudgy brownies and creamy peanut butter filling. These cookies are perfect for those who love the classic Buckeye candy but want to enjoy it in cookie form. Here is a simple recipe for buckeye brownie cookies that you can try at home.

Ingredients:

For the brownie cookies:

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup brown sugar

2 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

For the peanut butter filling:

1/2 cup creamy peanut butter

1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened

1/2 cup powdered sugar

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/8 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until well combined.

Add the eggs and vanilla extract, and whisk until smooth.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.

Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, and stir until just combined.

Use a cookie scoop or spoon to drop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are set and the centers are slightly soft.

While the cookies are baking, make the peanut butter filling. In a medium bowl, beat together the peanut butter, softened butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and creamy.

Once the cookies are done baking, let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Once the cookies are cool, use a small spoon or cookie scoop to add a dollop of the peanut butter filling to the center of each cookie.

Use a spoon or spatula to gently press down on the filling, flattening it slightly.

Serve and enjoy!

Tips:

For an extra chocolatey flavor, you can add chocolate chips to the brownie cookie dough.

You can also use crunchy peanut butter for a different texture.

Make sure to soften the butter for the peanut butter filling beforehand, so it's easy to mix with the other ingredients.