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Buckeye Brownie Cookies

Indulge in the rich delights of Buckeye Brownie Cookies, blending the allure of chocolate with creamy peanut butter for a perfect treat.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 44 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cookie dough
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened divided
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract divided
  • 1 package instant chocolate fudge pudding mix, dry (3.9 oz)
  • 1 package brownie mix (18 oz)
  • 1 cup mini chocolate chips
For the peanut butter filling
  • 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the chocolate coating
  • 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons coconut oil for melting with chocolate chips

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a large sheet pan with a silicone liner.
  2. In a mixing bowl, blend cream cheese and 8 tablespoons of butter until smooth.
  3. Add in the egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, stir until creamy.
  4. Gradually mix in the dry pudding mix and brownie mix until well combined.
  5. Fold in the mini chocolate chips.
  6. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 20 to 30 minutes.
  7. Shape the dough into 2-inch wide discs and place them on the prepared cookie sheet.
Baking
  1. Bake for 10 to 14 minutes and allow to cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Filling Preparation
  1. In a bowl, blend together creamy peanut butter, 4 tablespoons of softened butter, powdered sugar, salt, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla until smooth.
  2. Form the mixture into small balls and place them on top of the cooled cookies.
Coating
  1. Melt the milk chocolate chips with coconut oil in the microwave until smooth.
  2. Dip each cookie into the melted chocolate or drizzle it over the peanut butter filling.

Notes

For a more intense chocolate flavor, consider using dark chocolate chips. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature, or refrigerate for extended freshness.