Two-Bite Buckeye Cookies Recipe

Name: Two-Bite Buckeye Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Ganache Filling; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/4 cup smooth natural peanut butter, like Whole Foods or Trader Joe's; 1 teaspoon chipotle puree* --or more depending on your heat tolerance.; 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt, or to taste depending on the saltiness of your peanut butter; Cookies; 1 1/2 cups AP flour; 3/4 cup natural cocoa powder; 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground ancho chiles; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne; ½ tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature; 1 cup sugar; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla

Servings: persons

Ganache Filling
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup smooth natural peanut butter, like Whole Foods or Trader Joe's
1 teaspoon chipotle puree* --or more depending on your heat tolerance.
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt, or to taste depending on the saltiness of your peanut butter
Cookies
1 1/2 cups AP flour
3/4 cup natural cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ancho chiles
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
½ tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla

1
Place peanut butter, chipotle puree, and salt in bowl of standing mixer (with whisk attached). Gently warm cream in small pan over low heat. Pour cream over peanut butter mixture and whip until smooth. Taste and adjust for salt and chipotle. Chill until firm, a couple hours or even overnight.
2
Sift together flour, cocoa, salt, pepper, ancho, and cayenne.
3
In bowl of standing mixer, cream butter. Add vanilla, sugar, and beat thoroughly. Beat in egg and gradually add dry ingredients. Blend only until mixed.
4
Turn dough out on lightly floured cutting board/silpat/counter and shape dough into two cylinders about 1 1/2 to 2 inches in diameter. Wrap cylinders in wax paper and place in freezer until firm, about 20 minutes.
5
Preheat oven to 375. Unwrap dough and cut into slices 1/8-inch thick. Place about 1 1/2 inches apart on parchment-lined cookie sheets. Bake about 8 minutes. Watch carefully; cookies are done when they are firm to touch. Cool.
6
Gently spread chilled ganache on cookies and top with another cookie to make a sandwich.
7
*chipotle puree: empty the contents of a can of chipotle chiles in adobe sauce into your food processor or blender and pulse until smooth. The remainder will keep in a glass jar in the fridge for at least a month. Delicious stirred into scrambled eggs, mayo, hummus, and butter (to spread on corn on the cob, yum)

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Ganache Filling, 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1/4 cup smooth natural peanut butter, like Whole Foods or Trader Joe's, 1 teaspoon chipotle puree* --or more depending on your heat tolerance., and more.

Yes, Two-Bite Buckeye Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Two-Bite Buckeye Cookies

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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