Peanut Butter Brownie Swirl Cookies Recipe
Delight in the rich, fudgy taste of Peanut Butter Brownie Swirl Cookies, combining the deep chocolate flavor of brownie dough with creamy peanut butter swirls for an indulgent treat that’s perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 18 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light, fluffy, and pale in color, which usually takes about 3-4 minutes.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated, creating a smooth and glossy batter base.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and cocoa for consistent flavor.
- Mix Dry Ingredients into Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing at low speed until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Portion Cookie Dough: Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Add Peanut Butter Swirls: Drop spoonfuls of creamy peanut butter onto each cookie dough ball. Use the back of a spoon or a toothpick to gently swirl the peanut butter into the chocolate dough, creating a marbled effect.
- Bake the Cookies: Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers remain slightly soft.
- Cool Before Serving: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps the cookies firm up and finish setting.
Notes
- For extra peanut butter flavor, use natural peanut butter and add a pinch of salt to balance the sweetness.
- Do not overmix the dough to keep the cookies tender.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with an equivalent amount of gluten-free all-purpose blend.
Keywords: Peanut Butter Brownie Swirl Cookies, Chocolate Cookies, Peanut Butter Cookies, Fudgy Cookies, Dessert Cookies
