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Buckeye Cookies Recipe

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Buckeye Cookies are a decadent treat combining rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter. These soft chocolate cookies are topped with a luscious peanut butter filling and finished with a smooth chocolate ganache, mimicking the classic buckeye candy flavor in cookie form. Perfect for peanut butter and chocolate lovers, these cookies offer a delightful balance of textures and flavors.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 1 cup (2 sticks / 227 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (220 g) light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (85 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

Peanut Butter Filling

  • 1 ¼ cups (322 g) creamy peanut butter
  • ¾ cup (1 ½ sticks / 170 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 ½ cups (312.5 g) confectioners’ sugar

Chocolate Ganache

  • 1 ⅓ cups (8 ounces / 243 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup (1 stick / 113 g) unsalted butter

Instructions

  1. Beat butter with sugars: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or using a hand mixer in a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  2. Add eggs and vanilla: Mix in the eggs one at a time along with the vanilla extract until fully combined and smooth.
  3. Whisk dry ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and kosher salt.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients and chill dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight to firm up.
  5. Preheat oven and prepare baking sheets: When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  6. Portion dough balls: Using a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop and roll the dough into balls. Place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  7. Bake cookies: Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers still look slightly soft.
  8. Cool cookies: Remove cookies from the oven and allow them to cool completely on the baking sheets.
  9. Prepare peanut butter filling: In a medium bowl, beat together the creamy peanut butter and softened butter using a hand mixer until smooth. Gradually add the confectioners’ sugar and beat until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  10. Fill cookies: Using a 1-tablespoon scoop, place a ball of the peanut butter filling on the center of each cooled cookie. Gently press down to spread the filling, leaving a small border around the edges.
  11. Make chocolate ganache: Fill a pot halfway with water and bring it to a simmer over low heat. Place a heat-safe bowl over the pot, ensuring the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water. Add the semi-sweet chocolate chips and butter to the bowl. Stir continuously with a rubber spatula until melted and smooth, about 5 minutes.
  12. Top cookies with ganache: Spoon a small amount of the melted chocolate ganache over each peanut butter-filled center, just enough to cover the filling.
  13. Set chocolate topping: Allow the cookies to sit at room temperature until the chocolate ganache sets, or chill briefly to speed up the firming process.

Notes

  • For perfectly round cookies, chill the dough for longer, up to overnight.
  • Use parchment paper on baking sheets to prevent sticking and promote even baking.
  • You can substitute creamy peanut butter with natural peanut butter, but the texture may vary slightly.
  • Ensure chocolate and butter do not overheat when melting; keep heat low and stir constantly.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.

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