Description

Peanut Butter Brownie Swirl Cookies combine rich, fudgy brownie dough with creamy peanut butter cookie dough for a visually stunning and deliciously soft, chewy treat. Perfect for chocolate and peanut butter lovers alike!

Ingredients

Scale

For the Brownie Dough:

½ cup unsalted butter, melted
¾ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt

For the Peanut Butter Dough:

½ cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup creamy peanut butter
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Brownie Dough

In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Stir until just combined. Set aside.

Step 2: Prepare the Peanut Butter Dough

In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Mix in the egg and vanilla extract.
Gradually add the flour, baking soda, and salt, stirring until a soft dough forms.

Step 3: Swirl the Doughs Together

Take small portions of each dough and press them together lightly.
Roll them into balls, then gently swirl the two doughs to create a marbled effect. Avoid overmixing to maintain the distinct patterns.

Step 4: Bake the Cookies

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place the dough balls on the prepared sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set but the centers are slightly soft.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Add Chocolate Chips – Stir in dark or milk chocolate chips for extra indulgence.
Use Crunchy Peanut Butter – Adds a delightful texture to the peanut butter dough.
Drizzle with Chocolate – Melt chocolate and drizzle over cooled cookies for an elegant finish.
Sprinkle with Sea Salt – Enhances the flavor contrast between sweet and salty.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
Category: dessert , cookies
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Peanut butter cookies, brownie swirl cookies, chocolate peanut butter cookies, marbled cookies, chewy cookies