If you’re a fan of the classic combination of peanut butter and chocolate, then you’re in for a real treat with our buckeye cookie recipe. These rich, indulgent cookies are made with creamy peanut butter and smooth chocolate to create a mouthwatering dessert that’s perfect for any occasion.
With our simple step-by-step instructions, you’ll be able to whip up a batch of these delicious treats in no time.
These delectable cookies combine two popular treats – buckeyes and cake mix cookies – into one mouth-watering dessert. They are straightforward to make with the perfect combination of chocolate and peanut butter.
Peanut Butter Buckeye Cookies are a crowd-pleaser made with a chocolate cookie and a creamy peanut butter center, perfect for any occasion.
Serve them up at your next family gathering, potluck, or bake sale, and watch as they disappear in seconds. Buckeye Cookies are a welcome addition during the holidays and are often given as gifts or served at parties.
What is a Buckeye Cookie?
Buckeyes are a popular dessert that originated in Ohio, United States and are a classic holiday candy.
Traditional buckeyes are a type of candy that is named after the nut of the Ohio buckeye tree. Buckeyes are typically made by rolling a mixture of peanut butter, butter, and confectioners’ sugar into balls and dipping them in melted chocolate, leaving a small circle of the peanut butter mixture visible on the top to resemble buckeye nuts.
These amazing cookies are a delicious twist on buckeye candy in cookie form.
For an extra special touch, you can drizzle chocolate ganache on top of the cookies or sprinkle chopped peanuts for added crunch. With so many serving options, your buckeye cookies are sure to impress.
Get ready to indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with our easy-to-follow recipe for homemade buckeye cookies.
How to Make Buckeye Cookies
Ingredients:
- 1 box chocolate fudge cake mix
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup flour
- ½ cup peanut butter
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
Add cake mix, oil, eggs, and flour to a large bowl, and stir with a wooden spoon until a soft dough forms.
Use a cookie scoop to gather the cookie dough into 1-inch balls and place rounded scoops 2 inches apart on the cookie sheet.
Use the back of a rounded measuring teaspoon to make a hollow well in the center of each scoop of dough.
Transfer the pan to the oven and bake for 10 minutes.
Combine peanut butter and powdered sugar together, and form the peanut butter mixture into 24 small balls, about 1 teaspoon each with a small cookie scoop.
Once the cookies are done baking, remove from the oven, and pop a circle of peanut butter into the center well that you made. Gently push the ball down to flatten it.
Add the chocolate chips to a small microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high heat in 30-second increments. Remove and stir well, then heat for an additional 15 seconds. Stir very well until all chocolate is melted.
Use a small spoon to top each flattened peanut butter ball with chocolate.
Refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow chocolate to set.
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Tips for Perfecting Your Buckeye Cookies
While our buckeye cookie recipe is easy to follow, there are a few tips and tricks you can use to ensure that your cookies turn out perfectly every time.
- Choose fresh, high-quality peanut butter, chocolate, and other ingredients to ensure the best taste and texture for your cookies.
- Chilling the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling it into balls can help the dough to firm up and make it easier to handle.
- Use a good quality chocolate and consider adding a little bit of shortening or coconut oil to the chocolate to help it melt smoothly and create a shiny finish.
- Once you have dipped the peanut butter balls in chocolate, let them set at room temperature or in the fridge until the chocolate has hardened. This will help prevent the chocolate from cracking or becoming streaky.
How to Store Buckeye Cookies
Buckeye cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. If you want to keep them longer, you can store them in the refrigerator for up to two weeks or in the freezer for up to three months.
If you’re freezing the cookies, make sure to separate the layers with wax paper or parchment paper to prevent them from sticking together. Before serving, let the cookies come to room temperature.
Buckeye Cookies recipe
Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate fudge cake mix
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup flour
- ½ cup peanut butter
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
Add cake mix, oil, eggs, and flour to a large bowl, and stir with a wooden spoon until a soft dough forms.
Use a cookie scoop to gather the cookie dough into 1-inch balls and place rounded scoops 2 inches apart on the cookie sheet.
Use the back of a rounded measuring teaspoon to make a hollow well in the center of each scoop of dough.
Transfer the pan to the oven and bake for 10 minutes.
Combine peanut butter and powdered sugar together, and form the peanut butter mixture into 24 small balls, about 1 teaspoon each with a small cookie scoop.Once the cookies are done baking, remove from the oven, and pop a circle of peanut butter into the center well that you made. Gently push the ball down to flatten it.
Add the chocolate chips to a small microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high heat in 30-second increments. Remove and stir well, then heat for an additional 15 seconds. Stir very well until all chocolate is melted.
Use a small spoon to top each flattened peanut butter ball with chocolate.
Refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow chocolate to set.
Notes
Tips for Perfecting Your Buckeye Cookies
While our buckeye cookie recipe is easy to follow, there are a few tips and tricks you can use to ensure that your cookies turn out perfectly every time.
Choose fresh, high-quality peanut butter, chocolate, and other ingredients to ensure the best taste and texture for your cookies.
Chilling the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling it into balls can help the dough to firm up and make it easier to handle.
Use a good quality chocolate for dipping the peanut butter balls, and consider adding a little bit of shortening or coconut oil to the chocolate to help it melt smoothly and create a shiny finish.
Once you have dipped the peanut butter balls in chocolate, let them set at room temperature or in the fridge until the chocolate has hardened. This will help prevent the chocolate from cracking or becoming streaky.
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