Description
Ultimate Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl Cookies combine rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter for a delightful treat. This recipe is easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter, creamy peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, along with the vanilla extract. Mix well until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Measure ingredients accurately for consistent results.
- Avoid overbaking to ensure soft and chewy cookies.
- Experiment with add-ins like nuts or toffee bits.
- A cookie scoop helps create evenly sized cookies.
- Almond butter or sunflower seed butter can be used as a substitute for peanut butter.
- Gluten-free all-purpose flour can be used for a gluten-free version.
- Espresso powder or almond extract can add extra flavor depth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approx. 24 cookies per recipe)
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg