Description
Indulge in the ultimate cookie experience with these decadent Peanut Butter Brownie Swirl Cookies. Each bite offers a delightful combination of rich, fudgy brownie flavor and creamy, nutty peanut butter swirls. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are a treat you won’t be able to resist!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (220 grams) packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature preferred
- 2 teaspoons (10ml) vanilla extract
- 2 cups (250 grams) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (40 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) baking powder
- ½ teaspoon (2.5ml) salt
- 1 cup (250 grams) creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup (90 grams) chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- In a small bowl, soften peanut butter slightly.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each one.
- Place small dollops of softened peanut butter on top of each cookie dough mound. Use a toothpick or knife to create swirls.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are set and centers are slightly soft.
- Let cookies cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature butter and eggs.
- Be sure not to overmix the dough to prevent tough cookies.
- If your dough is too soft, chill for 15-20 minutes before baking.
- Rotate baking sheets halfway through baking for even cooking.
- Quality ingredients make all the difference.
- Get creative with your peanut butter swirls for a fun look!
- Feel free to customize with chocolate variations or add cinnamon for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180-200
- Sugar: 15-18 g
- Sodium: 80-100 mg
- Fat: 10-12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4-5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6-7 g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20-25 g
- Fiber: 1-2 g
- Protein: 4-5 g
- Cholesterol: 40-50 mg
Keywords: Peanut butter, brownie, chocolate, swirl cookies, easy cookies, dessert, baking, homemade cookies, sweet treat