Description
Buckeye Brownie Cookies combine the rich, fudgy texture of brownies with the creamy sweetness of peanut butter and a chocolatey finish. Perfect for dessert lovers, these cookies feature a soft brownie base with a peanut butter ball in the center, topped with a luscious layer of melted semi-sweet chocolate.
Ingredients
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For the Brownie Dough:
- 1 box (19.5-ounce) fudge brownie mix
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- ¼ cup butter, melted
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 egg
For the Peanut Butter Balls:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
For the Chocolate Topping:
- 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or leave it ungreased.
- Prepare the Brownie Dough:
- Mix the brownie mix, vanilla extract, cornstarch, melted butter, cream cheese, and egg in a bowl until smooth. The dough will be sticky.
- Shape the Dough:
- Scoop dough into 1-1.5 tablespoon balls and place on the prepared cookie sheet. Smooth edges to form a round shape.
- Bake the Cookies:
- Bake for 12 minutes or until set but still soft in the center.
- Prepare the Peanut Butter Balls:
- Mix powdered sugar and peanut butter, then roll into 1-inch balls.
- Add Peanut Butter to Cookies:
- Press a peanut butter ball into the center of each cookie while still warm. Let cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Melt the Chocolate:
- Melt chocolate chips in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Top the Cookies:
- Spoon about ½ tablespoon of melted chocolate over each cookie, covering the peanut butter ball. Allow to set completely.
Notes
- Chill Dough: If dough is too sticky, refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Uniform Size: Ensure even-sized dough balls for consistent baking.
- Cool Properly: Allow cookies to cool on the sheet before moving to a rack to firm up.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
Keywords: Buckeye Brownie Cookies