Peanut Butter Buckeye Cookie

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A Peanut Butter Buckeye Cookie is a soft, chewy dessert that combines the classic flavors of peanut butter and chocolate, inspired by the iconic Buckeye candy. It typically features a peanut butter cookie base topped with a smooth chocolate ganache or melted chocolate, often resembling the appearance of a buckeye nut. This treat is a beloved American confection, particularly popular in the Midwest and during holiday seasons.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

These cookies are generally high in fat and carbohydrates due to the peanut butter and chocolate, with a moderate amount of protein from the nuts. A single cookie can range from 150 to 250 calories, providing energy-dense nutrients like healthy fats, some fiber, and small amounts of vitamins such as vitamin E.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	290 kcal
Protein	5.5 g
Carbs	32 g
Fat	16 g
Fiber	2.5 g
Sugar	20 g
Sodium	180 mg
Iron	2.1 mg
Magnesium	35 mg
Phosphorus	70 mg
Potassium	120 mg
Vitamin E	1.5 mg
Niacin (B3)	1.8 mg
Manganese	0.5 mg
Copper	0.2 mg

Per 1 cookie (approx. 60 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The name 'Buckeye' comes from the cookie's resemblance to the nut of the Ohio buckeye tree, which is the state tree of Ohio, making it a regional cultural symbol. Nutritionally, the peanut butter offers plant-based protein and monounsaturated fats, which can be a more wholesome twist on traditional chocolate cookies.