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Buckeye Cookies

Deliciously soft chocolate cookies filled with creamy peanut butter and topped with glossy chocolate ganache.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cookies
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (Extra creamy for that rich texture.)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
For the peanut butter filling
  • 1 ¼ cups creamy peanut butter
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened (for the filling)
  • 2 ½ cups confectioners’ sugar
For the ganache
  • 1 ⅓ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (for ganache)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Beat together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until it’s light and fluffy.
  2. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least one hour.
Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Roll the chilled dough into 1-tablespoon balls and place on the lined sheets.
  3. Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are set. Let cool slightly before transferring to wire racks.
Filling and Ganache
  1. In a bowl, beat together the creamy peanut butter and softened butter, then gradually add confectioners' sugar.
  2. Once cooled, scoop the peanut butter filling onto each cookie.
  3. To make the ganache, melt chocolate chips and butter over simmering water stirring until smooth.
  4. Spoon the ganache over each peanut butter center and let it set at room temperature.

Notes

You can make the dough ahead of time and keep it in the fridge overnight. Ensure the butter is softened but not melted for fluffy cookies. Feel free to experiment with different nut butters.