Buckeye Brownie Cookies Recipe
These Buckeye Brownie Cookies bring together the best parts of a brownie, a cookie, and a buckeye candy in one rich, chocolatey treat. The cookie is made with a boxed brownie mix and topped with creamy peanut butter frosting and a smooth ganache topping. They’re easy to make but taste bakery-worthy, and they’re always a hit with chocolate peanut butter fans.
Ingredients
Cookies
- 1 (18-ounce) box fudge brownie mix
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup canola or vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
Frosting
- 1 cup creamy no-stir peanut butter like Jif or Skippy
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2-4 tablespoons milk
Ganache
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix the brownie mix, flour, oil, and eggs in a large bowl until a thick dough forms.
- Scoop 2 tablespoon-sized balls of dough and place them on the baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until the edges are set. Let cool completely.
- In a large bowl, beat together peanut butter and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt; beat until fluffy. Add milk as needed until spreadable.
- Spread a generous layer of frosting on each cookie. Refrigerate while preparing ganache.
- Place chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Pour heavy cream over the chips and microwave for 40 seconds. Let sit 1 minute, then whisk until smooth.
- Spoon or drizzle ganache over the frosted cookies. Let set at room temperature or refrigerate until firm.
Notes
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Freeze the cookies in a single layer on a baking sheet until firm, then transfer them to an airtight container or freezer bag. They’ll keep for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge or at room temperature before eating.
Nutrition
Calories: 378kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 6gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 169mgPotassium: 139mgFiber: 1gSugar: 29gVitamin A: 234IUVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 2mg
Disclaimer: Nutrition information is estimated based on automated calculations and should be considered as an approximation. These estimates are provided as a courtesy. Please use your own brand's nutritional values to verify accuracy.
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