Description
Peanut Butter Brownie Swirl Cookies combine the rich flavors of peanut butter and fudgy brownie in a delightful marbled cookie. These soft, chewy cookies are infused with the nutty aroma of peanut butter and the intense cocoa of brownie dough, swirled together for a visually appealing and delicious treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Peanut Butter Dough
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup softened butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
Brownie Dough
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare Peanut Butter Dough: Beat together peanut butter, softened butter, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, ensuring even texture and flavor.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract thoroughly to incorporate moisture and enhance the aroma.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour, baking soda, and salt, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the dough. Set aside.
- Prepare Brownie Dough: Whisk melted butter with white sugar until smooth and well combined.
- Add Cocoa, Egg, and Vanilla: Stir in cocoa powder, egg, and vanilla extract to create a rich and chocolaty base.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Incorporate flour, baking powder, and salt into the wet mix until the dough is smooth without overmixing.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in chocolate chips to add bursts of chocolate throughout the brownie dough.
- Chill Doughs: Refrigerate both the peanut butter and brownie doughs for 30 minutes, allowing the dough to firm up for easier handling and better texture.
- Form Cookies: Scoop small blobs of each dough alternately onto a baking sheet and use a toothpick to gently swirl the two doughs together, creating a marbled effect.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the cookies for 9-11 minutes until set but still soft. Remove, let cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to finish cooling.
Notes
- For a stronger peanut flavor, use natural peanut butter without added sugar.
- Don’t overmix the doughs to keep cookies tender and moist.
- Adjust baking time slightly for larger or smaller cookie sizes.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free baking blend.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
