Peanut Butter Brownie Swirl Cookies Recipe
Indulge in the perfect blend of rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter with these delightful Peanut Butter Brownie Swirl Cookies. Featuring a moist brownie cookie base infused with cocoa and chocolate chips, swirled with a luscious peanut butter cookie layer, these treats strike the perfect balance of flavors and textures. Easy to bake and irresistibly decadent, they’re ideal for any occasion or sweet craving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Peanut Butter Cookie Layer
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
Brownie Cookie Layer
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare Peanut Butter Dough: In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, peanut butter, and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a smooth dough forms. Set aside.
- Prepare Brownie Dough: In another bowl, combine the melted butter and white sugar until well blended. Stir in the cocoa powder until smooth, then beat in the egg and vanilla extract. Mix in the flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips gently to distribute evenly throughout the batter.
- Assemble Cookies: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Drop alternating spoonfuls of peanut butter dough and brownie dough onto the baking sheet, then use a skewer or knife to swirl the two doughs together gently to create a marbled effect.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the cookies are set around the edges but still soft in the center. Avoid overbaking to maintain a chewy texture.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy the delightful swirl of flavors in every bite.
Notes
- Use creamy peanut butter for the best swirl texture; chunky peanut butter can alter the consistency of the cookie dough.
- Do not overbake to keep the cookies soft and chewy.
- Chocolate chips can be substituted with chopped nuts for added crunch if preferred.
- For a more intense chocolate flavor, use Dutch-processed cocoa powder.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
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