Peanut Butter Brownie Swirl Cookies Recipe
Delicious and visually striking Peanut Butter Brownie Swirl Cookies combine rich brownie batter with creamy peanut butter dough in a perfect marble pattern. These soft, fudgy cookies offer a delightful blend of chocolate and peanut butter flavors, baked to perfection with a crackly top and tender center.
- 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 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 Dough
- 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
- Make the peanut butter dough: In a mixing bowl, beat together creamy peanut butter, softened butter, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, beating until well combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Make the brownie dough: Whisk the melted butter and white sugar in a separate bowl until smooth. Beat in cocoa powder until fully incorporated, then add the egg and vanilla extract. Gently fold in the flour, baking powder, salt, and chocolate chips until the mixture is uniform and no dry streaks remain.
- Chill the doughs: Place both the peanut butter and brownie doughs into the refrigerator to chill for 30 minutes. This step firms up the doughs, making them easier to scoop and swirl.
- Shape and swirl the cookies: Using a tablespoon or two, scoop portions of each dough side by side onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Use a toothpick or skewer to gently swirl the two doughs together, creating an attractive marble pattern without fully combining them.
- Bake the cookies: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the cookies for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the tops have a lightly crackly appearance and the edges are just set, while the centers remain soft and fudgy.
- Cool the cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 to 10 minutes to set before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve and enjoy your peanut butter brownie swirl cookies!
Notes
- For easier swirling, chill doughs thoroughly before shaping.
- Use parchment paper or a silicone mat to prevent sticking and facilitate easy cleanup.
- Do not overbake to maintain soft centers.
- Chocolate chips can be substituted with chopped nuts or omitted for different textures.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
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