Buckeye Brownie Cookies (Peanut Butter Stuffed!)

Fudgy chocolate cookies stuffed with creamy peanut butter buttercream—a decadent mashup of brownies and buckeye candies! These rich, indulgent treats are impossible to resist.

Why You’ll Love These

Double chocolate + peanut butter – The ultimate combo
Soft, fudgy texture – Like a brownie in cookie form
No chill needed – Ready in under 30 minutes
Perfect for gifting – Always a crowd favorite

Ingredients

Chocolate Cookies

• 8.5 oz (240g) bittersweet chocolate (*Ghirardelli or 60-70% cacao*)
• ¼ cup (½ stick) unsalted butter
• ½ cup (100g) brown sugar, packed
• 2 tbsp (25g) granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs, room temp
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt

Peanut Butter Filling

• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup (250g) creamy peanut butter (not natural)
• 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ tsp salt

(Optional: Melted chocolate for drizzling)

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Make the Cookie Dough

1. Melt chocolate & butter: Microwave in 30-sec intervals, stirring until smooth. Cool slightly.
2. Whisk sugars, eggs, and vanilla until pale and thick (~2 mins).
3. Add chocolate mixture and whisk until combined.
4. Sift in dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt) and fold until just mixed.

2. Bake

5. Drop 1-tbsp scoops onto parchment-lined sheets (they’ll spread slightly).
6. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 9-10 minutes—centers should look slightly underdone.
7. Cool 5 minutes on sheets, then transfer to a rack.

3. Make the Filling

8. Beat butter and peanut butter until creamy.
9. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt; whip until fluffy (~2 mins).

4. Assemble

10. Sandwich cookies with peanut butter filling (about 1 tsp per cookie).
11. Optional: Drizzle with melted chocolate.

Pro Tips

For neat filling: Pipe with a star tip or use a small cookie scoop.
Extra fudgy? Underbake by 1 minute.
Storage: Keep layered with parchment in an airtight container.

Variations

• Nutella filling: Swap peanut butter for Nutella + reduce sugar.
• Salted caramel: Add a caramel drizzle between layers.
• Crunchy PB: Use chunky peanut butter for texture.

Storage

• Room temp: 3 days (filling stays creamy).
• Freeze: Unfilled cookies for 1 month; fill after thawing.

Yield: ~18 sandwich cookies

Warning: Highly addictive!

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