Description
Peanut Butter Brownie Swirl Cookies combine the rich flavor of chocolate brownies with a creamy peanut butter swirl for an irresistible treat. These cookies are easy to make, soft, chewy, and perfect for any occasion. Enjoy this delightful blend of textures and flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the peanut butter, softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy and smooth.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips to create a rich batter.
- Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop dollops of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Add a teaspoon of peanut butter on top of each cookie dough dollop. Use a knife or toothpick to swirl the peanut butter into the brownie base.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh ingredients.
- Experiment with different types of peanut butter for unique flavors.
- Consider adding chopped nuts to the batter for added crunch.
- For bite-sized treats, use a smaller scoop and adjust baking time.
- You can stuff cookies with chocolate or caramel for an extra surprise.
- Try almond butter or Nutella as swirl alternatives.
- Use a gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free version.
- Top with sea salt, mini chocolate chips, or crushed pretzels.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- Freeze for up to three months for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg