Description

Indulge in the delightful creation of Peanut Butter Buckeye Cookies, where the classic combination of rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter comes together to form a decadent treat. These cookies feature a soft chocolate base, a luscious peanut butter filling, and a glossy ganache topping that will impress at any gathering or satisfy your sweet cravings at home. Perfect for celebrations or just a cozy night in, these cookies are versatile and easy to make, ensuring that you can whip them up anytime. With customizable options for personal flair, these Peanut Butter Buckeye Cookies are bound to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.

Ingredients

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1 cup melted butter
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 ½ – 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract for filling
12 oz dark chocolate chips for ganache
¾ cups heavy cream for ganache

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, mix melted butter with sugars until smooth. Add eggs one at a time and stir in vanilla.
In another bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking soda; gradually add to wet ingredients and fold in chocolate chips.
Scoop tablespoon-sized dough onto the baking sheet; bake for approximately 10 minutes until set.
For the filling, blend room temperature butter with peanut butter and powdered sugar until thick; dollop onto cooled cookies.
To make ganache, heat cream until simmering; mix in dark chocolate chips until smooth and drizzle over cookies.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
Calories: 150
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 120mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 20mg