Description
Rich and indulgent buckeye cookies blend Ohio’s classic chocolate and peanut butter treat into a delightful dessert. Chocolate-dipped peanut butter balls create a nostalgic sweet experience that connects home bakers with Midwestern comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box fudge brownie mix (19.5 ounces / 553 grams)
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
Binding and Moisture Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup (57 grams) butter, melted
Finishing and Flavor Ingredients:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 4 ounces (113 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Empty the brownie mix into a large mixing bowl, reserving any dry ingredients, and incorporate melted butter, softened cream cheese, and egg until a thick, uniform batter forms.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and carefully drop rounded spoonfuls of the brownie mixture, ensuring consistent size and spacing.
- Heat the oven to 350°F, positioning the rack in the center for even baking.
- Bake the cookies for 11-12 minutes, watching for set edges and fully cooked bottoms, which indicate proper doneness.
- During baking, combine peanut butter and powdered sugar in a separate bowl, kneading the mixture until smooth and easily moldable.
- Once cookies emerge from the oven, allow them to cool slightly for 2-3 minutes, then gently press a pre-formed peanut butter ball into the center of each warm cookie.
- Melt chocolate chips or Candiquik in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring at 30-second intervals until completely smooth and glossy.
- Drizzle or carefully spoon the melted chocolate over the peanut butter centers, ensuring complete coverage and an attractive finish.
Notes
- Customize Brownie Mix Selection pick a high-quality brownie mix or opt for gluten-free alternatives to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Achieve Perfect Texture ensure the batter is thick and not runny by carefully measuring ingredients and mixing thoroughly.
- Control Peanut Butter Consistency chill the peanut butter mixture briefly if it’s too soft, making it easier to form and place on warm cookies.
- Chocolate Drizzling Technique use a spoon or piping bag for clean, even chocolate coverage and create an attractive professional finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg