Looking for a truly decadent and ridiculously good cookie recipe to try out this weekend? You should definitely make these Buckeye Brownie Cookies. The cookie base might look familiar. It’s the same one I use for my Miniature Hot Chocolate Cookies. It’s made with pure melted chocolate and just a tiny bit of cocoa powder. So about 90% of the chocolate flavor comes from actual chocolate, making the cookies incredibly rich and soft, to the point that they are more of a brownie in cookie form than anything. On top is a layer of sweet peanut butter, and then they get slathered in melted chocolate so you end up with a cookie that is sheer indulgence. And since this is a small-batch recipe and makes just 6 cookies, feel free to indulge away.
Ingredient Notes
Butter: Unsalted or salted butter will work in this recipe. If using salted butter, cut the salt in the recipe to a pinch. Chopped semi-sweet chocolate: Most of the chocolate flavor in these cookies comes from melted chocolate in the dough, so be sure to use good-quality chocolate. Good-quality chips like Ghirardelli or Guittard will work just fine. Peanut butter: Natural-style peanut butter will work okay for these cookies, but you’ll get a smoother peanut butter layer if you use a processed brand like Jif or Skippy.
How to Make Buckeye Brownie Cookies
Can I freeze buckeye brownie cookies?
Yes. Buckeye cookies freeze very well. Even though this is a small-batch recipe, I still often freeze most of them because they are just so rich and filling. To freeze, store in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 2 months. Defrost on the counter for 15-20 minutes to give the peanut butter and chocolate time to come back to room temperature or enjoy frozen on a hot summer day.
Can I double this recipe?
Yes! The recipe doubles with no preparation changes needed. To change the recipe yield, hover over the serving size in the recipe card below or click if you’re on mobile, and slide the slider.
I’m in a hurry. Do I have to chill the dough?
Sorry but YES! Because this recipe uses melted chocolate, you absolutely must chill the dough otherwise it will be much too soft to work with and will spread far too much in the oven while baking.
Why are these called buckeye cookies?
These cookies are called buckeye cookies because they are a cookie-fied version of buckeye candy, which if you’ve never had them, are sweet peanut butter balls that have been dipped in chocolate. Buckeye candy gets its name because it looks like the nuts from the buckeye tree. And the buckeye tree gets its name because its nuts resemble the eye of a deer. Aren’t you glad you asked? 😉
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