Deluxe Cookies Inspired by Buckeye Candies

If you love buckeye candy, then you simply must try these buckeye cookies! Just like the candy, these chewy chocolate cookies are made with a creamy peanut butter filling and rich chocolate coating.

Ingredients

Cookies

• 1 cup unsalted butter, melted (226g)
• ½ cup natural cocoa powder (50g) (see note)
• 1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
• ¾ cup light brown sugar, firmly packed (150g)
• 1 large egg + 1 large egg yolk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour (280g)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• ¾ teaspoon salt

Peanut Butter Layer

• 2 cups creamy peanut butter (475g)
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (113g)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 2 ¼ cups powdered sugar (285g)

Chocolate Topping

• 1 ½ cups semisweet chocolate chips or couverture chocolate (250g)
• 6 Tablespoons heavy cream