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.
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!
This is the best holiday cookie, AKA Crumbl buckeye brownie cookie recipe!
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!
Ingredients for this Crumbl Buckeye cookie recipe
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!
- Cream the butter, and both sugars until fluffy.
- Add in the egg and vanilla extract and mix.
- Combine the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and mix until the flour mixture disappears.
- Scoop out your cookie dough balls, place them on a baking sheet and gently press down to about 1 inch in thickness.
- 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!
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.
Crumbl Buckeye Brownie cookies
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Crumbl Buckeye Brownie Cookie
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar packed
- 2 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 large egg at room temperature
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 & ¼ cup flour
- ½ cup dutch processed cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Buckeye peanut butter layer
- 1 tablespoon butter softened, unsalted
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup peanut butter
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup semi sweet chocolate chips melted
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 ¼ 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
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Sarah
These were yummy! The peanut butter was a little bit too sweet for me, so I might decrease the amount of powdered sugar if I make it again in the future. I used a regular cookie scooper, baked for 7 minutes, and got 17 cookies. Otherwise followed the recipe exactly.
Chahinez
Thank you for trying out the recipe!
Tracey
Made these exactly as recipestates (second Crumbl copycat I have made from Chahinez) and they are money! Thanks for sharing your recipes! Makes me want to make every one of your recipes!
Chahinez
Thank you so much for the great review!
Jessica Shepard
I made these exactly as the recipe said and they turned out super dry. Any tips?
Chahinez
Hi Jessica! 🙂 There could be several reasons why it came out dry :/ , sometimes it’s due to overbaking, underbaking, or maybe there was too much mixing can be another possibility. If you have any more questions, feel free to reach out!
Lucy
I have made a handful of your Crumbl recipes and this was takes the absolute cake. WOW! I thought they were good and then my husband came home and tried one… he closed his eyes and said “oh my god what are these? these are amazing” and he generally likes what I make but rarely do I get such audible praise. MAKE THESE!
Chahinez
That’s amazing! I’m glad y’all enjoyed the recipe!😊
Lori
super excited to try these and they did not disappoint. I took them to work and they were a big hit. I have taken 6 different types of your crumble cookies to work and they said I should start a bakery. Thanks for all your great recipes.
Catherine
Hi! I have a nut allergy and was wondering if you can substitute the peanut butter with sun butter??
Chahinez
You should be able to use substitute it for SunButter yes!
Tanisha
Made these buckeye brownie cookies last night and they were so delish!! I also made the birthday cake cookies so freaking scrumptious!! Her recipes are always detailed and easy to follow! Definitely love all her recipes!
Chahinez
YAY! That’s what I like to hear Tanisha!
Anna
Perfect recipe! They are so delicious!
Chahinez
Thank you Anna!
Amber
These turned out amazing! The cookie was moist and soft and the peanut butter and chocolate topping made this cookie a dream! 😍
Noelle
Hi! I made these once and loved them. Can I freeze the cookie dough balls once they’ve been flattened but before they’re baked, and bake at a later date?
Chahinez
Yes you can!!
Chahinez
Alyvia
are these supposed to be as big as crumbls?
Chahinez
Yes! They are pretty large.
Noey
Can any part of this be made in advance – so for example, can I make the peanut butter topping the day before, form into balls, and put in the fridge or leave in an airtight container on the counter?
Could I make the cookie dough and chill overnight or flatten and freeze?
Thanks!
Chahinez
Yes! You can make the peanut butter topping ahead of time. You can also make the cookies ahead of time, store it in an airtight container then let it get back to room temperature before baking.
Chahinez
Gabby
These cookies came out amazing. Such an easy recipe, and they taste incredible! My family tried some and they’ve already requested I make more for them. You won’t regret making these!
Chahinez
So happy to hear your cookies came out delicious Gabby!
Chahinez
Lauren
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!
Chahinez
I am so happy to hear that Lauren! Making these for football season is genius 🙂 !!
Happy holidays!
Audrey
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!
Chahinez
So happy to hear that these worked well for you even though the elevation is different.
Chahinez
Alice
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 🙂
Deven
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!
Deven
How much vanilla goes in the peanut butter mix?
Chahinez
Hi Deven! You will need 1/2 tsp vanilla for the peanut butter mixture.
Chahinez
Connie
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
Chahinez
You got it, Connie!! I am so happy you loved these as much as I did!!
Chahinez
Kay R
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
Chahinez
Thank you for trying these!
Chahinez
Madison
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!
Chahinez
Thank you so much for trying it out Maddison! You’re the best. Thank you so much for the kind review too.
Chahinez
Sue2
If you wanted to make these cookies smaller ( maybe half the size) how long would you put them in the oven for?
Chahinez
You’d need to bake them for about 8 minutes.
Chahinez
Kim
For the cookies are you using salted or Unsalted butter?
Chahinez
can use either salted or unsalted for these cookies.
Chahinez
Pam
Super easy to make and super delicious!!
Chahinez
Thank you so much for making these Pam!
Chahinez
Donna
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 😄💕💕