Homemade Buckeye Brownie Cookies
These fudgy brownie cookies topped with a creamy peanut butter center are the ultimate treat for any chocolate lover.
recipesbynani.comThere is nothing quite like the combination of rich chocolate and smooth peanut butter. These cookies taste just like a classic brownie but in a fun, handheld form that is perfect for sharing with family and friends.
My favorite trick for these is to let the peanut butter topping set in the fridge for a few minutes before serving. It keeps everything neat and makes that first bite even more satisfying.
๐งบ Ingredients
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
๐ฉโ๐ณInstructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- 3
In a separate large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract.
- 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
- 5
Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto your prepared baking sheet and press a small indentation into the center of each cookie with your thumb.
- 6
Bake for 10 minutes until the edges are set. While they bake, mix the peanut butter and powdered sugar together until smooth.
- 7
Remove the cookies from the oven and carefully press a small ball of the peanut butter mixture into the center of each indentation.
- 8
Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave in short bursts, then drizzle the melted chocolate over the top of each cookie.
- 9
Allow the cookies to cool completely before eating so the toppings can set properly.
๐ก Tips
Store these cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep the peanut butter center nice and firm. They also freeze beautifully for up to three months if you want to save some for later.
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