Peanut Butter Brownie Swirl Cookies Recipe
Peanut Butter Brownie Swirl Cookies combine the rich, creamy flavor of peanut butter with the deep chocolatey goodness of brownies in a single, visually appealing swirl cookie. These treats are soft yet chewy with a gooey center, perfectly balancing sweet and slightly salty flavors — a delightful twist on traditional cookies that is easy to prepare and sure to please any crowd.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Peanut Butter Dough
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
Brownie Dough
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder, unsweetened
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Peanut Butter Dough: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the peanut butter mixture, mixing until just combined. Set aside.
- Prepare the Brownie Dough: In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Stir in the egg and vanilla extract until well incorporated. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients and mix until smooth.
- Create the Swirl and Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Take 1 tablespoon of each dough (peanut butter and brownie) and gently press them together. Roll them into a ball, being careful not to overmix to maintain the swirl. Place the cookie dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are set (the centers may still look slightly undercooked). Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter for the peanut butter dough to ensure easy creaming with sugars.
- Handle the dough gently when combining the peanut butter and brownie doughs to preserve the swirl effect.
- Cookies may appear slightly underbaked in the center when removed from the oven; they will continue to set as they cool.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
- For an extra touch, sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt on top before baking.
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