Description
Peanut Butter Buckeye Cookies combine the classic flavors of creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate in soft, chewy cookies with a smooth chocolate coating. This simple, quick-to-make recipe uses everyday pantry staples and results in a delightful treat perfect for holidays, gatherings, or anytime indulgence.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (115g) softened butter
- 1/2 cup (125g) creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Sugars
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (110g) packed brown sugar
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups (160g) all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Chocolate Coating
- 1 cup (175g) chocolate chips or melting chocolate (semi-sweet or milk chocolate recommended)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy. Beat in the vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the peanut butter mixture, stirring just until combined to form a soft cookie dough.
- Shape the Cookies: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, roll the dough into 1-inch balls and arrange them on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about two inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the cookies for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain soft. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dip in Chocolate: Melt your chocolate chips or melting chocolate in a double boiler or microwave, stirring frequently until smooth. Dip each cooled cookie halfway into the melted chocolate and place them back on the parchment paper to set. Refrigerate if needed to speed up the chocolate hardening process.
Notes
- Use room temperature softened butter and peanut butter for a smooth dough.
- Do not overbake to maintain a soft, chewy center.
- If dough is too soft, chill for 30 minutes before shaping.
- Choose high-quality chocolate for the best flavor and coating texture.
- Try white chocolate or dark chocolate for different dipping options.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg