Description
Indulge in the best of both worlds with Peanut Butter Brownie Swirl Cookies! These soft, chewy treats combine rich, fudgy brownie dough with creamy peanut butter cookie dough for an irresistible marbled effect. Perfect for gifting or enjoying with a cup of milk!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Peanut Butter Cookie Dough:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Brownie Dough:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Peanut Butter Dough:
- Beat butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually combine with wet ingredients. Set aside.
- Prepare the Brownie Dough:
- Whisk melted butter and sugar until smooth.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Sift in cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt; stir until just combined.
- Swirl & Shape:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll 1 tbsp peanut butter dough and 1 tbsp brownie dough together into a ball, creating a marbled effect.
- Slightly flatten and place on a baking sheet, leaving space between cookies.
- Bake & Cool:
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are set but centers remain slightly soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Crunchy Texture: Use crunchy peanut butter.
- Extra Chocolate: Add chocolate chips or cocoa nibs.
- Nut-Free: Substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter.
- Drizzle: Top with melted chocolate or peanut butter.
- Peanut Butter Filling: Add a dollop inside each dough ball before rolling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: dessert , cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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