I have talked about this before but the combination of chocolate and peanut butter is definitely one of my favorites! The awesome thing about this recipe is that it is the cross between a brownie and a buckeye truffle. So it is this trifecta of brownie, truffle and cookie in one amazing bite. I have been thinking about this cookie for awhile now and am kicking myself for waiting so long! This Buckeye Brownie Cookies recipe is a 10 out of 10 in my opinion and I can’t wait for you to grab the recipe.
One of the best things about making cookies with peanut butter at my house is that I don’t have to share. That is unless my Tale’s is home.
Darb is not a fan of peanut butter cookies which just means that I get to enjoy them all to myself. In fact, one day I ate a total of 7 of these babies.
I am almost embarrassed to even admit that because 7 cookies is A LOT! But when it comes to a good cookie I just can’t help myself.
My birthday is coming up and so I plan to make these Buckeye Brownie Cookies to celebrate. Maybe I should practice a couple of times between now and then.
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How to make Buckeye Brownie Cookies with a Brownie Mix
To make the cookie dough, begin by combining the brownie mix with eggs, vegetable oil and flour. Adding additional flour ensures that the cookies will not flatten out too much.
Mix the ingredients until you have a thick dough.
Using a medium cookie scoop {or 1.5 tablespoons}, scoop mounds of dough into your hand. Roll the cookie dough in your hands until you have a smooth round ball.
Bake the cookies in a 350 degree oven for 9-11 minutes.
How Can I Tell When Brownie Cookies are Done?
You can tell the cookies are done when the edges are baked and middle is still slightly underdone but set.
It is important to not over bake brownie cookies because we still want the wonderful texture we love about brownies. The gooey center is perfect.
Buckeye Brownie Cookie Filling
While the cookies are baking turn your attention to delicious peanut butter {buckeye} filling.
Combine creamy peanut butter and powdered sugar together with a hand held mixer. The filling will be thick and will hold together when you press it between your fingers.
Using a small cookie scoop {or about 1/2 tablespoon}, scoop mounds of filling into your hand. Roll the filling in your hands until smooth and place them onto a parchment or wax paper lined baking sheet until cookies are ready.
Once you remove the cookies from the oven add one of the peanut butter balls to the middle of each cookie. Press down slightly and allow the cookies the cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
After 5 minutes, transfer the cookies to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Once the cookies have completely cooled, melt chocolate in the microwave until smooth.
Using a spoon, add about a teaspoon of melted chocolate to the top of each peanut butter ball.
Using the back of the spoon, spread the chocolate out over the peanut butter ball. I like to cover it completely but you wouldn’t have to.
While the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle the top with chopped peanuts. This is totally optional but I highly recommend this step. The added texture and flavor is what helps make the cookie.
Now you just have to wait for the chocolate to set up. I like to speed up the process by putting the cookies in the refrigerator for about 20-30 minutes.
5 Things to LOVE about these Cookies:
- Using a brownie mix saves a ton of time. It also allows you to only use a handful of ingredients.
- The peanut butter truffle center is creamy and delicious. I love that it isn’t too sweet.
- These cookies are the perfect way to eat chocolate and peanut butter!
- The texture of the brownie cookie is perfection.
- Adding lightly salted peanuts to the top is the perfect salty addition.
Now it is your turn! Go and make these sweet babies today.
Do you love chocolate and peanut butter? Try these recipes…
- Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Stuffed Cookies
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake Mix Cookies
- Reese’s Pieces Peanut Butter Cookies
- Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies
- Classic No Bake Cookies
Buckeye Brownie Cookies Recipe
Brownie mix is turned into an amazing cookie that is topped with the perfect peanut butter truffle.
Ingredients
Cookies
- 1 box fudge brownie mix
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
Peanut Butter Truffle
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Chocolate Topping
- 4 oz. semi sweet chocolate {melted}
- 1/4 cup lightly salted peanuts {chopped}
Instructions
Cookies
Preheat oven to 350°.
In a medium bowl combine the brownie mix, eggs, oil and flour with a hand held mixer until everything is mixed together and thick.
Using a medium cookie scoop {or about 1.5 tablespoons}, scoop mounds of cookie dough into your hand and roll them into a nice and smooth ball. Place them onto a cookie sheet that is covered in a silicone mat {or parchment paper} and bake for 9-11 minutes. The edges of the cookies will be cooked and the middle will be set. The important thing is to not over bake them.
Peanut Butter Truffle Mixture
While the cookies are baking, combine the peanut butter and powdered sugar with a hand held mixer. Using a small cookie scoop {or about 1 tablespoon}, scoop mounds of peanut butter mixture onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Roll those balls into nice and smooth truffles.
Assembly
Once you remove the cookies from the oven, add a peanut butter truffle ball to the middle of each cookie. Allow the cookies to cool on the cookie sheet for 5 minutes and then move them to a cooling rack.
Once the cookies are completely cooled, take a heaping teaspoon of melted semi-sweet chocolate and spread it over the top of the peanut butter ball on the cookie. Use the back of the spoon or knife spread it to completely cover the peanut butter. While the chocolate is still wet sprinkle the top with chopped peanuts. Allow the chocolate to set up completely and then serve.
Store the Buckeye Brownie Cookies in an air tight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
