Making Ultimate Buckeye Cookies is a simple and enjoyable process. Follow these steps to create your delicious holiday treats:

1. Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Mix Butter and Peanut Butter: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and peanut butter until smooth and well combined.
3. Add Sugars: Gradually add the granulated sugar and brown sugar to the mixture, beating until fluffy.
4. Incorporate Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
6. Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
7. Form Cookies: Using a cookie scoop or your hands, form dough balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
9. Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Melt Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth. If desired, add vegetable oil to thin the chocolate.
11. Dip Cookies: Once the cookies are completely cool, dip the tops into the melted chocolate, allowing any excess to drip off.
12. Set: Place the dipped cookies back on the wire rack and allow the chocolate to set completely.

By following these simple steps, you’ll have a batch of Ultimate Buckeye Cookies that are sure to impress!