Buckeye Delights

Buckeye Delights
160 min.
36
157kcal

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Indulge in the delightful world of Buckeye Delights, a treat that perfectly marries the rich flavors of chocolate and peanut butter. These bite-sized morsels are not just a feast for the eyes but also a heavenly experience for your taste buds. With a soft, cookie-like base and a creamy peanut butter filling, each mini muffin cup is topped with a luscious chocolate ganache that will leave you craving more.

Perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a festive gathering, a casual get-together, or simply a cozy night in, Buckeye Delights are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth. The combination of textures—from the chewy cookie base to the smooth filling and the glossy chocolate drizzle—creates a symphony of flavors that is hard to resist.

Not only are these treats delicious, but they are also easy to make, requiring just a handful of ingredients and minimal effort. In about 160 minutes, you can whip up 36 servings of these delightful snacks, making them an ideal choice for parties or as a sweet surprise for your family. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to create a batch of Buckeye Delights that will have everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 17.5 oz sugar cookie mix 
  • 0.3 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 0.5 cup butter softened
  •  eggs 
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar 
  • 0.5 cup peanut butter 
  • tablespoons butter softened
  • teaspoon vanilla 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 cup whipping cream 
  • cup semi chocolate chips 
  • tablespoon peanut butter 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • aluminum foil
  • ziploc bags
  • microwave
  • muffin liners

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. Line 36 mini muffin cups with mini foil candy cups (about 1 1/4 inch). In large bowl, stir cookie base ingredients until dough forms. Press about 1 tablespoon dough into each foil cup.
  2. Bake 8 to 9 minutes or until puffy and set. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  3. Remove from pan.
  4. In small bowl, mix filling ingredients until well blended. Press about 1 teaspoon mixture on top of each cooled cookie.
  5. In 1-quart saucepan, heat whipping cream just to boiling over low heat, stirring occasionally; remove from heat. Stir in 1 cup of the chocolate chips. Refrigerate about 30 minutes or until cooled.
  6. Spread about 2 teaspoons chocolate mixture over each cookie cup.
  7. Place remaining 2 tablespoons chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon peanut butter in resealable food-storage plastic bag; seal bag. Microwave on High 30 to 60 seconds or until softened; knead to mix.
  8. Cut off small tip from one corner of bag. Squeeze bag to drizzle chocolate mixture over each cookie cup. Refrigerate about 30 minutes or until set. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

Calories157kcal
Protein5.34%
Fat52.08%
Carbs42.58%

Properties

Glycemic Index
0.78
Glycemic Load
0.1
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
2.388695648102%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.52mg
Epicatechin
1.56mg
Quercetin
0.08mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:157.01kcal
7.85%
Fat:9.3g
14.31%
Saturated Fat:3.03g
18.92%
Carbohydrates:17.11g
5.7%
Net Carbohydrates:16.22g
5.9%
Sugar:10.41g
11.57%
Cholesterol:8.58mg
2.86%
Sodium:113.2mg
4.92%
Alcohol:0.04g
100%
Alcohol %:0.14%
100%
Caffeine:6.13mg
2.04%
Protein:2.14g
4.29%
Manganese:0.16mg
7.83%
Copper:0.11mg
5.55%
Magnesium:20.09mg
5.02%
Vitamin A:198.29IU
3.97%
Phosphorus:37.75mg
3.77%
Vitamin E:0.56mg
3.75%
Fiber:0.89g
3.55%
Vitamin B3:0.65mg
3.27%
Iron:0.57mg
3.18%
Zinc:0.31mg
2.09%
Potassium:69.85mg
2%
Vitamin B2:0.03mg
1.79%
Selenium:1.18µg
1.69%
Folate:6.67µg
1.67%
Vitamin B6:0.02mg
1.21%
Vitamin B1:0.02mg
1.17%
Calcium:10.18mg
1.02%