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Chewy Buckeye Cookies

Fudgy brownie cookies topped with creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 24 Cookies
Calories 119kcal
Author Krystle Smith

Ingredients

  • 1 Box Fudge Brownie Mix 19.5 Ounces
  • ¼ Cup Butter Melted
  • 4 Oz. Cream Cheese Softened
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 Cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 Cup Creamy Peanut Butter
  • 4 Ounces of Chocolate Candiquik

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl mix brownie mix, butter, cream cheese, and egg.
  • Use a cookie scoop to scoop dough onto an un-greased cookie sheet.
  • In a separate medium bowl mix peanut butter and powdered sugar until completely combined. Roll into "24" 1 inch balls. Set aside.
  • Bake cookies for 15-20 minutes
  • When your cookies are done immediately press a peanut butter ball into the center of each cookie. Cool cookies on pan for around 5 minutes.
  • Melt Candiquik in a microwave safe bowl for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently. Spoon around ½ tablespoon of chocolate over each cookie.

Notes

Ingredient Notes
    • Brownie Mix: Use your favorite variety. I like Duncan Hines' Chewy Fudge Brownie Mix.
    • Cream Cheese: Quickly soften cream cheese by leaving it on the counter for 30-40 minutes. You can also place the wrapper in warm water for around 10 minutes to soften it quickly. If you don't like the cream cheese flavor, you can replace with an equal amount of softened butter.
    • Egg: Allow your egg to come to room temperature for 10-15 minutes to help it incorporate smoothly.
    • Peanut Butter: Use creamy peanut butter that doesn't require stirring. I always use Jif. Avoid natural peanut butter, which can separate.
    • Candy Quik: Look for this in the seasonal or baking aisles. If you don't like Candiquick, you can use melted chocolate chips.
Tips
  1. Line Your Pan With Tin Foil or Parchment Paper: This ensures the cookies don't stick to the pan and makes cleanup easier.
  2. Batter: Your batter will be very thick, like a traditional brownie batter. For best results, scoop the batter using a greased cookie scoop.
  3. Don't Overmix: Mix until the ingredients are just combined. Overmixing will result in a tough, dense cookie.
  4. Don't overbake: We want a soft, chewy brownie texture, not a crunchy cookie. Cookies are done when the edges are set. It is okay if they look a tad underbaked in the center, as they'll continue to cook and firm up on the cookie sheet.
  5. Add Peanut Butter Right Away: This will help it sink in and stick to the cookie.

Nutrition

Calories: 119kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 84mg | Potassium: 79mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 132IU | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg