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Buckeye Cookies Recipe

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Delightfully rich Buckeye Cookies combine a fudgy cocoa cookie base with a creamy peanut butter center, topped with a luscious chocolate ganache. These cookies are a perfect treat for peanut butter and chocolate lovers, offering a soft yet slightly chewy texture baked to perfection.

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 both 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 unsalted butter with granulated sugar and light brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Add eggs and vanilla extract: Add the eggs one at a time along with the vanilla extract, mixing well after each addition until fully combined.
  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 until evenly blended.
  4. Add dry ingredients to wet mixture and chill: Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Cover the dough tightly 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 to prevent sticking.
  6. Portion dough balls: Using a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop, portion out the dough and roll into balls. Place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets to allow spreading.
  7. Bake cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers remain slightly soft. Remove from oven and let cool completely on the baking sheets.
  8. Prepare peanut butter filling: In a medium bowl, beat together the creamy peanut butter and softened butter using a hand mixer until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the confectioners’ sugar and continue beating until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
  9. Fill cookies with peanut butter filling: Using a 1-tablespoon scoop, place a dollop of the peanut butter mixture in the center of each cooled cookie. Gently press down with a small piece of parchment paper to spread the filling, leaving a small border around the edges.
  10. Make chocolate ganache: Fill a pot halfway with water and bring to a simmer over low heat. Place a heat-safe bowl over the pot ensuring the bowl’s bottom does not touch the water. Add the semi-sweet chocolate chips and unsalted butter to the bowl. Stir continuously until the mixture melts smoothly, about 5 minutes.
  11. Top cookies with ganache: Spoon a small amount of the melted chocolate ganache over each peanut butter center, covering the filling completely.
  12. Set the chocolate: Allow the cookies to sit at room temperature until the chocolate ganache sets firmly, or chill briefly in the refrigerator to speed up the process.

Notes

  • Chilling the dough before baking helps prevent excessive spreading and improves texture.
  • Use parchment paper on baking sheets for easy cookie removal and cleanup.
  • To avoid your hand sticking when pressing the peanut butter filling, use a small piece of parchment paper to gently press down.
  • You can store finished cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • For a glossy ganache finish, avoid overheating the chocolate and butter, melt gently over low heat.

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