Description
Indulge in the perfect blend of rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter with these delectable Peanut Butter Brownie Swirl Cookies. Each bite offers a delightful mix of flavors and textures that will have you reaching for seconds.
Ingredients
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For Peanut Butter Dough:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
For Brownie Dough:
- â…“ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons milk
- â…“ cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and peanut butter until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla, mix until fully combined.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to peanut butter mixture.
- Create brownie dough: Divide the dough in half. To one half, add cocoa powder and milk, mix until smooth.
- Form swirl cookies: Take small amounts of each dough, twist or press them together into balls. Flatten slightly and place on baking sheets.
- Bake: Press mini chocolate chips on top if desired. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set. Cool on the pan before transferring to a rack.
Notes
- For more distinct swirls, chill both doughs for 15 minutes before combining.
- You can use crunchy peanut butter for added texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
