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These Crumbl Buckeye brownie cookies are made with a thick brownie cookie base then topped with a peanut butter buckeye topping and a generous amount of melted semi-sweet chocolate on top. The ultimate peanut butter chocolate treats.

Since you’re here, I know you’ll also love these Crumbl Chocolate Mallow Cupcake Cookies, Stuffed CRUMBL Hazelnut Churro cookies copycat, Crumbl Dark Dream Cookies | Chocolate Chocolate chip Cookies and even these Super chocolatey Crumbl Dirt Cake Cookies.

Buckeye cookies

Last wee, Crumbl released their insane buckeye brownie cookies. Think a thick brownie cookie topped with the Buckeye peanut butter mixture, and coated with melted semi-sweet chocolate goodness. Drooling yet?!

The combination of the thick chocolate cookies and the smooth peanut butter topping is absolutely to die for, so don’t blame yourself if you drooled all over reading this or looking at the photos!

Raise your hands if you love buckeyes! Now, raise your hands if you love cookies! Better yet, raise your hands if you love chocolate brownie cookies with buckeye topping.

If you did all three, or just the last one, this copycat cookies recipe is the only one you’ll ever need! I promise! Seriously that good.

Why you need to make this recipe!

  • It’s the best recipe for chocolate peanut butter lovers
  • These cookies are perfect for Christmas and the holiday season.
  • It’s easy to make.
  • They taste just like the Crumbl version.
  • Thanks to these you can have your favorite cookies year round!
Crumbl Buckeye brownie cookies ingredients

Here are the ingredients you will need to make this peanut butter buckeye brownie cookie. Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full detailed ingredient measurements.

  • Butter– You can use either salted or unsalted butter for this recipe.
  • Brown sugar– The brown sugar is the main sweetening agent that will keep the cookies extra soft and chewy.
  • Granulated sugar- The granulated sugar is what makes the cookie edges a little crispy.
  • Egg– The egg is the binding agent for these cookies, the yolk also adds extra fat for mositure.
  • Vanilla extract The vanilla extract helps bring out the chocolate flavor even more.
  • Flour– You will need all purpose flour for this cookie recipe.
  • Dutch processed cocoa powder– The dutch processed cocoa powder will give a nice chocolatey flavor.
  • Baking soda– The baking soda will give you extra height to your cookies.
  • Salt– The salt will balance out the sweetness of the cookies.
  • Chocolate chips– Make sure to use good quality chocolate chips for these cookies.
  • Peanut butter I use creamy Skippy peanut butter for thi spart.
  • Powdered sugar– The powdered sugar will be mixed with the peanut butter to create the Buckeye topping.

How to make Crumbl Buckeye brownie cookies?

This is how you can make these buckeye cookies. Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full detailed instructions!

  1. Cream the butter, and both sugars until fluffy.
  2. Add in the egg and vanilla extract and mix.
  3. Combine the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and mix until the flour mixture disappears.
  4. Scoop out your cookie dough balls, place them on a baking sheet and gently press down to about 1 inch in thickness.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven, let them cool down on the baking sheet for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.

Make the peanut butter buckeye topping

  • Mix the peanut butter, butter, sugar, and vanilla together until a thick paste forms.
  • Divide the peanut butter mixture into 7 equally sized balls.
  • Top each cooled down cookie with the peanut butter mixture, and press to flatten.
  • Top with the melted semi sweet chocolate and enjoy!

Chocolate topped cookies!

Now hear me out, you don’t have to top your cookies with as much melted chocolate as I did, but you definitely can. It makes them that much more fun and drool-worthy.

You can enjoy these cookies with the chocolate melted or you can chill them and enjoy them with the chocolate solidified like the OG buckeye balls!

Thick buckeye cookie recipe

Frequently asked questions – FAQ

What is a buckeye?

Technically a buckeye is a dark brown nut, but since we’re talking treats, it’s a confection made out of peanut butter, powdered sugar, and butter then dipped in chocolate.

It’s pretty much a peanut butter fudge ball that is coated in chocolate to look like a buckeye nut.

How can I store Crumbl buckeye brownie cookies?

These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.

You can also store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. Depending on if you like them cold or room temp, you might have to pull them out of the fridge and let them sit at room temperature for a little bit.

These cookies can also be frozen in an airtight container for up to 2 months.

Once you’re ready to enjoy them, let them thaw in the fridge overnight.

Can I double this recipe?

Absolutely! If you want to make these cookies for a crowd or to give in Christmas cookie boxes you can definitely double or triple the recipe.

The cool thing about this is that you can click x2 or x3 in the recipe card and see the ingredient measurements change for you automatically.

Buckeye brownie cookie cut in half

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Crumbl Buckeye Brownie Cookies
4.99 from 73 votes

Crumbl Buckeye Brownie Cookie

These Crumbl Buckeye cookies are made with a thick brownie cookie base then topped with peanut butter fudge and drizzled with melted chocolate.
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 12 minutes
Total: 32 minutes
Servings: 7 cookies
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Ingredients 
 

  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg at room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 & 1/4 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup dutch processed cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Buckeye peanut butter layer

Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 350F then line a baking sheet with parchement paper and set aside.
  • Cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and creamy. Mix in the egg and the vanilla extract until combined.
  • Add the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt and mix until the flour mixture disappears. Scoop out 7 equally sized cookie dough balls with a large cookie scooper (about 1/4 cup), and place those cookies on a baking sheet leaving about 2 inches of space between each one.
  • Gently press down on the cookies to about 1 inch in thickness, and bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Once the cookies are baked, let them cool down on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.

Peanut butter buckeye topping

  • In a medium bowl, whisk the peanut butter, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until a thick paste forms.
  • Divide the peanut butter mixture into 7 little balls, top each cooled-down cookie with a peanut butter ball, and press down gently to flatten.
  • Melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips, and top each cookie with it. Spread the melted chocolate and serve.

Notes

How can I store Crumbl buckeye brownie cookies?

These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
You can also store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. Depending on if you like them cold or room temp, you might have to pull them out of the fridge and let them sit at room temperature for a little bit.
These cookies can also be frozen in an airtight container for up to 2 months.
Once you’re ready to enjoy them, let them thaw in the fridge overnight.

Nutrition

Calories: 558Calories | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 396mg | Potassium: 358mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Chahinez Tabet Aoul is the recipe developer, photographer, and writer behind Lifestyle of a Foodie and Simple Copycat Recipes. Based in Las Vegas, Nevada, Chahinez is known for creating approachable, high-reward recipes that feel like they came straight from your favorite restaurant. Only easier, more fun, and made right a thome!

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61 Comments

  1. Lauren says:

    5 stars
    Made these for the holidays and they were a hit! My family loves anything peanut butter and chocolate, plus we are Buckeye fans, so these will be getting made all football season as well! Love all the Crumbl copy cat recipes! Our closest Crumbl is 45 mins away, so I love the option of making them homemade. Thank you!

    1. Chahinez says:

      I am so happy to hear that Lauren! Making these for football season is genius 🙂 !!
      Happy holidays!

  2. Audrey says:

    5 stars
    This recipe tasted exactly like the Crumbl buckeye brownie cookies! Most cookies I make never stay fluffy due to Utah’s elevation, but these cookies are moist and dense! I will be trying your other Crumbl recipes!

    1. Chahinez says:

      So happy to hear that these worked well for you even though the elevation is different.
      Chahinez

  3. Alice says:

    5 stars
    LOVE LOVE LOVED THESE!

    Was craving something like a reese’s cup, so I made these. Very good! I’m also very excited to make the reese’s cup crumbl cookies.
    And as always, my family loved them. Your recipes never fail to dissappoint us, Chahinez! Thank you for constantly delivering crazy good recipes 🙂

  4. Deven says:

    5 stars
    Absolutely amazing!!! I’m a pb and chocolate girl and my husband is all about brownies and these satisfy both our cravings! They are so rich and soft! Family favorite over here!

  5. Deven says:

    How much vanilla goes in the peanut butter mix?

    1. Chahinez says:

      Hi Deven! You will need 1/2 tsp vanilla for the peanut butter mixture.
      Chahinez

  6. Connie says:

    5 stars
    So delicious! I ate 2 and had to give the rest to my family so I wasn’t tempted. These taste a million times better than Crumbl. Keep the copycat recipes coming

    1. Chahinez says:

      You got it, Connie!! I am so happy you loved these as much as I did!!
      Chahinez

  7. Kay R says:

    Loved these cookies the choc to peanut butter ratio spot on…also loved the texture of the brownie cookie..very easy to follow recipe ..thank you

    1. Chahinez says:

      Thank you for trying these!
      Chahinez

  8. Madison says:

    5 stars
    11/10
    Amazing recipe and photos. TASTED JUST LIKE THE CRUMBLE COOKIE. Saw you on Tik Tok and this recipe did not disappoint!! Highly Highly recommend!

    1. Chahinez says:

      Thank you so much for trying it out Maddison! You’re the best. Thank you so much for the kind review too.
      Chahinez

      1. Sue2 says:

        If you wanted to make these cookies smaller ( maybe half the size) how long would you put them in the oven for?

      2. Chahinez says:

        You’d need to bake them for about 8 minutes.
        Chahinez

  9. Kim says:

    For the cookies are you using salted or Unsalted butter?

    1. Chahinez says:

      can use either salted or unsalted for these cookies.
      Chahinez

  10. Pam says:

    Super easy to make and super delicious!!

    1. Chahinez says:

      Thank you so much for making these Pam!
      Chahinez

      1. Donna says:

        5 stars
        I made these recently and absolutely LOVE them!!😁 I received so many compliments, and they are truly delicious. You have to try them! I know I will make these again, especially during the holiday season! ❤️Thank you 😄💕💕