↑Buckeye Brownie Cookies – Chocolate cookies with a perfect peanut butter center! A new, quick version of Buckeye Peanut Butter Balls! ( An Ohio favorite)
We are rapidly approaching the end of the year. It’s time to think about those little things called “resolutions”. Each January, I sort of think to myself, “this year I’m going to work on being a better person”. It’s a total cop out. I never REALLY elaborate on what it means to be a better person. And besides, don’t we all want to be a better person?
This year I NEED to work on eating better, exercising more and managing my time better. Truth is, if I take care of the last resolution, the other three will naturally fall into place. I have a big job ahead of me. The whole time management thing eludes me. I can get up at 5 a.m. to start my day, but by 11:00 a.m I will be totally behind. If anyone has any suggestions on how to be more efficient with my time, please enlighten me!
Here’s an example of my time management issues. I’ve been wanting to make Buckeye’s for weeks now. It’s the only cookie my kids ask for each Christmas. I made the dough about 3 weeks ago. I put it in a large bowl and set it in the fridge to roll out later. Well, two weeks came and went and still no peanut butter balls. Finally the opportunity presented itself in the form of idle kids. They were eager, I was desperate, it was the perfect situation! We promptly froze them to be dipped later. And here we are, waiting for the perfect time to dip 4 dozen peanut butter balls. I’m thinking it’s not going to happen before Christmas. Oh well, maybe we’ll have Valentine’s Day Buckeyes!
Buckeye Brownie Cookies Will Do
My mom guilt set in. I couldn’t possibly deny my little ones their favorite treat. So I made these Buckeye Brownie Cookies just for them. These are beautiful! The cookies are thick and fudgy, and made with loads of chocolate. I made a little peanut butter filling to dollop on top of each cookie before they baked in the oven. The idea was for these cookies to taste like Buckeye Balls and you know what? They DID! And the best part was we were munching on these cookies in an hour’s time!
Since those cookies took hardly any time to make, I find myself with a little extra time to think about those resolutions. I figure I’m already ahead of the game. I mean, here it is December 11th and I’m already thinking about New Year’s Resolutions. See, how organized I am already? 2014 is going to be great year!
Buckeye Brownie Cookies
Buckeye Brownie Cookies - Chocolate cookies with a perfect peanut butter center! A new, quick version of Buckeye Peanut Butter Balls!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter
- 4 oz unsweetened chocolate, chopped
- 3 cups semi sweet chocolate chips, divided
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Combine the butter, unsweetened chocolate and 1 1/2 cups of semi sweet chocolate in a saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring until butter and chocolate have melted. Stir until smooth, remove from heat and let cool.
- Combine flour, baking powder and salt in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Beat eggs, sugar and vanilla in the bowl of mixer. Carefully beat in flour mixture. Beat well. Add in cooled chocolate. Beat until well combined. Stir in remaining chocolate chips.
- Drop dough by 2 tablespoons full onto lined baking sheets.
- Prepare filling. Combine all ingredients in a bowl, beating with a spoon.
- Spoon a 1/2 teaspoon full of peanut butter filling and place a dollop on the middle of each cookie. Bake in a 350-degree oven for 10 minutes. Let cookies cool on baking sheets for 1 minute before removing to a cooling rack.
Nutrition Information
Yield 48 Serving Size 1 cookieAmount Per Serving Calories 152Total Fat 9gSaturated Fat 5gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 3gCholesterol 22mgSodium 72mgCarbohydrates 18gFiber 1gSugar 13gProtein 2g
Paula @Call Me PMc says
I’m totally digging these Tanya!! Pinned!
Lemonsforlulu says
Thanks Paula!
Stephanie@PlainChicken.com says
YUM! Adding these to my Christmas cookie list.
Lemonsforlulu says
Oh good! I think you’ll enjoy them!
Dorothy says
These are AMAZING. Like, I want to come over and eat some right now!!!
Lemonsforlulu says
I wish you would, otherwise I’ll eat them!
Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet says
Seriously this is an awesome cookie!! I need a dozen please!
Lemonsforlulu says
Thanks Nancy!
Julianne @ Beyond Frosting says
I do love a good Buckeye cookie! Thanks for sharing!
Lemonsforlulu says
Thanks Julianne!
Aimee @ ShugarySweets says
Ha! I have my buckeye recipe going up today. These cookies are all kinds of awesomeness.
Lemonsforlulu says
Thanks Aimee! Nothing beats a true Buckeye (cookie not football), but these are pretty close.
Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction says
Love that you turned buckeye balls into cookies! They look amazing!
Lemonsforlulu says
Thank you Jessica! So much easier.
NEo says
These look wonderful! I don’t supospe you’d like to send them in for our blog challenge Alphabakes? The idea is to make something with a name or main ingredient starting with the random letter we choose each month and this month it is b- and my co-host absolutely loves with peanut butter so she’d be very excited to see this! The link is https://eulive.barcap.com/BC/barcaplive?menuCode=MENU_AR_IND_AT_ILI
Julie @ This Gal Cooks says
I kinda sorta have time management issues too. I am just finally realizing this and actually admitting it. So I know how ya feel!
These look great. Chocolate + Peanut butter? Yeah, I’ll take some of that! Pinned!
Lemonsforlulu says
I guess admitting it is half the battle Julie! Thank you!
Meg Robins de Haan says
I love buckeyes, these look so awesome.
Tina @ Tina's Chic Corner says
You had me at your first picture! Love how fudgy they look inside. Yum yum. 🙂 I haven’t even thought about my new year’s resolutions yet!
Lemonsforlulu says
Thank you Tina! I have mixed feeling about resolutions. I should make them, but I usually don’t follow through.
Lea says
I think sometimes we put a lot of demands on ourselves without realizing it. Some thoughts that come to mind 1) make a list for the day the night before 2) check it off as you go, 3) be gentle with yourself when not everything on this list gets done. Have you ever heard of Flylady? Her website is about cleaning your home but it’s really more than that and very organized. http://www.flylady.net/ Also fun for kids to be involved. 🙂 Thanks for the cookie recipe! It looks delicious. Who doesn’t like chocolate and PB together?
Lemonsforlulu says
Thank you Lea. My hardest thing is to let it go. I assume I have to get everything done on my list or else, when really it shouldn’t matter! I’ve never heard of Flylady. I’m going to check her out today (on my to do list)! I appreciate you taking the time to offer advice Lea. Thank you!
Lea says
Boy do I know what you mean about letting it go when not everything is done. Why do we expect ourselves to be “Superwoman” all day long? Every day! I used to beat myself up for not getting everything done, and doing it perfectly. Sheesh. And of course I never noticed the unexpected things that DID get done. It took a very long time and some life changing events to make me see this differently. Oh sure, sometimes I start to feel that way but it is easier with practice to catch myself. I think when we start to get down on ourselves about this we should remind ourselves that if it was a dear friend would we get on her case about it? Absolutely not.
Julie @White Lights on Wednesday says
Tanya, these look AWESOME! I make Buckeyes all through the fall/winter season for friends and family and these cookies sound like the perfect translation. I can’t wait to try them!
Lemonsforlulu says
Julie, are we related?? I think we like all the same things! I love these, very soft cookies! Although, I am going to get around to dipping those Buckeye’s because there really is nothing like them!
Michelle Day says
Tanya,
These look amazing! I think I’ll make a batch today! Pinning and sharing on my FB page.
As for the time management….I have the same problem and the only way I seem to get anything done around the house is when I DON’T go near my computer! I get so caught up in my blog and with all the other social networks out there that half a day is gone before I know it! If you find the perfect balance PLEASE spread the word! Good Luck 🙂
xoxo,
Michelle
Lemonsforlulu says
I try so hard to avoid going near the computer because I get sucked in to Facebook right away! At least I’m not the only one!
Laurie {SimplyScratch} says
Oh dear heavens!! These look amazing! Love the brownie cookie and pb filling… pinned!
Lemonsforlulu says
Thank you Laurie!
Krystle Kouture (@KrystleKouture) says
Buck eye candies are a favorite on or house. These look equally tasty!
Lemonsforlulu says
Mine too, we fight over each one!
Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl says
I love these cookies, always a favorite. The peanut butter filling is calling my name with happiness, looks just pure delightful!
Lemonsforlulu says
Thank you Pamela, I love the combination of peanut butter and chocolate-it is pure happiness!
Stephanie @ Macaroni and Cheesecake says
What a great idea for a cookie! And way easier than rolling up and dipping all those pb balls!
Lemonsforlulu says
Yes it is much easier Stephanie!
Emily @ Life on Food says
Buckeyes are always a special treat. These cookies are a little piece of heaven.
Emily @ It Bakes Me Happy says
Tanya I am drooling over these cookies, stopping by to let you know I’m featuring them over at Showcase Your Talent Thursday this week, thanks for linking up!
Lemonsforlulu says
Awe, thanks you Emily!
Maggie Samm says
Just one comment. Its Buckeyes (plural) not Buckeye’s (possessive).
Melody C. says
My DH tagged me on FB with these, and they’re definitely on my list of to-try treats. Could you make these in a mini-muffin pan?
Lemonsforlulu says
I believe you could. I would add more peanut butter filling however.
Alicia E. says
All I have in the house is bread flour…would that work? There is a big OSU game on tomorrow and I gotta have these ready!!
Lemonsforlulu says
It would completely change the texture of the cookies, it could make them very dry. I would try to borrow some All Purpose flour for sure.
natalie @ wee eats says
can’t believe i’ve lived this long without these in my life….
Kaye says
Are the batter supposed to be so thin? Seems too cake-like vs. cookie dough like. I put in the fridge just in case to firm it up a bit.
Lemonsforlulu says
Yes, it is. The cookies will bake up soft and fudgy, just like brownies.
Ashley Robinson says
Can i do all choc chips? I dont have the unsweetened choc chunks.
Lemonsforlulu says
Absolutely!
Lauren Gaskill | Making Life Sweet says
Way to combine two of the best desserts out there! Love this!
DessertForTwo says
I gotta make these this weekend!
Shadi says
I’m thinking of making a batch of these for a party we will be attending this weekend. Everyone will love these cute cookies!
Megan @ MegUnprocessed says
Beautiful photography.
Beverley says
this is the perfect recipe. Thank you ! love your blog and recipes xoxo