Peanut Butter Brownie Swirl Cookies Recipe
Delight in these irresistible Peanut Butter Brownie Swirl Cookies, combining the rich, creamy texture of peanut butter dough with the fudgy, chocolatey brownie dough swirled together for a perfect bite of indulgence. These cookies offer a perfect balance of nutty and chocolate flavors, ideal for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Peanut Butter Dough
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup softened butter
- 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 Dough
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 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: Beat together peanut butter, softened butter, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, ensuring even texture.
- Mix in Egg and Vanilla: Add the egg and vanilla extract to the peanut butter mixture and mix well.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually incorporate the flour, baking soda, and salt into the wet ingredients until just combined to prevent overmixing. Set this dough aside.
- Prepare Brownie Dough: In a separate bowl, whisk the melted butter and white sugar until well combined.
- Add Cocoa and Eggs: Stir in the cocoa powder, followed by the egg and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly for a smooth batter.
- Add Dry Ingredients to Brownie Dough: Mix in the flour, baking powder, and salt until the dough is smooth and cohesive.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the chocolate chips into the brownie dough for extra chocolate bursts in every bite.
- Chill Doughs: Cover and refrigerate both the peanut butter and brownie doughs for 30 minutes to firm them up for easier handling and better texture.
- Form Cookies: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop small blobs of each dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Swirl Doughs: Use a toothpick to gently swirl the peanut butter and brownie dough blobs together to create a marbled effect.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes until the edges have set but the centers are still soft.
- Cool: Remove cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Do not overmix the doughs to ensure tender cookies.
- Swirling the dough gently helps create a beautiful marbled effect without blending the two doughs completely.
- Use parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking and promote even baking.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- You can substitute creamy peanut butter with natural peanut butter for a less sweet flavor.
Keywords: Peanut Butter Brownie Cookies, Swirl Cookies, Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies, Fudgy Cookies, Homemade Cookies, Marbled Cookies, Easy Cookie Recipe
