BUCKEYE COOKIES

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Try this delicious twist on the classic holiday candy -- a decadent chocolate chunk cookie topped with creamy peanut butter and smooth chocolate ganache. A definite WOW!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ double chocolate chunk cookie mix
Butter, water and egg called for on cookie mix package
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • In large bowl, stir cookie mix, butter, water and egg until soft dough forms.
  • Drop dough by slightly rounded tablespoons 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are set. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix peanut butter, powdered sugar and vanilla until well blended. Spread about 1 teaspoon mixture on top center of each cookie.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips and cream uncovered on High 30 to 45 seconds; stir until smooth. Spoon generous teaspoonful on each cookie; spread gently over peanut butter layer. Allow chocolate to set until firm, about 1 hour. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 115 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 0 g

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