If you’re looking for the best buckeye cookies recipe out there, look no further. These cookies are a heavenly combination of buckeye cookies and chocolate chip cookie dough!

The rich chocolate taste of the buckeyes combines perfectly with the soft and chewy texture of the cookie dough. Plus, they are incredibly easy to make – you only need a few simple ingredients!

Whether you’re looking for a new dessert recipe to try or just want something sweet to snack on, these cookies are definitely worth bookmarking. Trust me, your guests will be asking for seconds!

Kitchen Tools Needed To Make Buckeye Cookies

Spatula
Glass Bowl
Wax Paper
Cookie Sheet

Ingredients for Buckeye Cookies

Makes 8-10 cookies
Bake at 350 degrees F for 12-15 mins

1 cup flour
½ tsp baking soda
⅓ cup butter
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup white sugar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla
½ cup chocolate chips

Topping for Buckeye Cookies:

12 soft caramels
1 Tbsp cream
¼ cup chocolate chips
1 tsp coconut oil (optional)

How to Make the Buckeye Cookies

Step 1.

Cream together butter and sugar in a medium bowl.

Add egg and vanilla and mix well.

Add flour and baking soda and combine until a soft dough forms.

Fold in chocolate chips.

Step 2.

Drop 8-10 large scoops of dough onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.

Bake at 350 for 12 minutes.

Step 3.

Unwrap the caramels, combine with cream in a microwave-safe bowl.

Heat at 15-second intervals, stirring until the caramel is melted.

Place 1 Tbsp of caramel onto each cookie, swirling into a circle.

Step 4.

Place the chocolate chips and oil in a microwave-safe bowl and heat at 15-second intervals until melted.

Place 1 Tbsp of chocolate onto the caramel, swirling into a circle.

buckeye cookies with chocolate chip cookie dough

Look at how delicious they look!

If you are not a fan of cookie dough, you can easily make a brownie version by just swapping brownie mix for the chocolate chip cookie mix…

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Frequently Asked Questions About Buckeye Cookies

Are buckeyes candy or cookies?

Buckeyes are noted as the most popular “cookie” in Ohio. Because they are covered in chocolate they closely resemble candy.

Can you freeze buckeye cookies?

Yes! Buckeyes can be frozen for up to 3 months in an airtight container or freezer ziploc bag.

They can also be stored in the refrigerator, or at room temperature if you’ll be eating them within a day or two.

What is a Buckeye cookie made of?

Buckeye cookies are a confection made with a peanut butter fudge partially dipped in chocolate to leave a circle of peanut butter visible.

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