Chocolate Peanut Butter Buckeye Brownie Cookies

Introduction
Hey there, sweet treat enthusiasts! Today, I’m excited to bring back one of your all-time favorite recipes—Chocolate Peanut Butter Buckeye Brownie Cookies. This delightful treat was one of our first recipes to go viral over six years ago, and it’s easy to see why. Starting with a rich brownie mix, topped with a creamy peanut butter ball, and finished with a luscious milk chocolate drizzle, these cookies are a decadent twist on the classic Buckeye candy. Let’s dive into this crowd-pleasing recipe and make some kitchen magic!

Ingredients
For the Cookies:
1 family-size brownie mix (around 19.5 to 19.9 ounces)
1 egg
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup (half a stick) butter, melted
For the Peanut Butter Balls:
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup powdered sugar
For the Chocolate Topping:
4 to 5 ounces high-quality chocolate melting wafers (milk or dark chocolate)

Instructions
Making the Cookies:
Prepare the Cookie Dough:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry brownie mix, egg, softened cream cheese, and melted butter. Use a hand mixer to blend the ingredients until a thick, brownie-like batter forms.
Ensure all the brownie mix is well incorporated by using a rubber spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl and mix any remaining powder.

Scoop and Bake:
Using a cookie scoop, portion the dough into balls and place them onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. The recipe will yield about 18 to 24 cookies, depending on the size of the dough balls.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes. The cookies will puff up but won't spread much, so leave a bit of space between each one.

Making the Peanut Butter Balls:
Prepare the Peanut Butter Mixture:
In a medium bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter and powdered sugar. Use a hand mixer to blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Adjust the texture by adding more powdered sugar if too wet or more peanut butter if too dry.
Roll the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. You should have the same number of peanut butter balls as cookies.

Assembling the Cookies:
Top the Cookies:
As soon as the cookies come out of the oven, press a peanut butter ball into the center of each cookie. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 7 to 10 minutes to set.

Adding the Chocolate Topping:
Melt the Chocolate:
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate wafers in the microwave for about 1 minute, stirring until smooth. You can use milk or dark chocolate depending on your preference.
Place the cookies on a wire rack over a baking sheet or parchment paper to catch any excess chocolate.

Drizzle the Chocolate:
Drizzle the melted chocolate over the peanut butter balls on each cookie. For a festive touch, add sprinkles while the chocolate is still wet.

Set the Chocolate:
Allow the chocolate to set at room temperature for a couple of hours, or speed up the process by placing the cookies in the
refrigerator for about 15-20 minutes.

Conclusion
And there you have it—Chocolate Peanut Butter Buckeye Brownie Cookies, a delightful combination of rich brownie, creamy peanut butter, and smooth chocolate. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are sure to become a favorite in your home just as they did when we first shared them. Happy baking, and see you next time!

Created by : Tastes of Lizzy T