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Peanut Butter Brownie Swirl Cookies Recipe

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  • Author: Simon
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x

Description

These Peanut Butter Brownie Swirl Cookies combine rich, fudgy brownie batter with creamy peanut butter dough in a beautiful marbled pattern. The combination of sweet chocolate and nutty peanut butter creates irresistible cookies that are soft in the center with just-set edges. Perfect for peanut butter and chocolate lovers looking for a quick and delicious homemade treat.

Ingredients

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Peanut Butter Dough

  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 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 butter, melted
  • 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

  1. Make the peanut butter dough: In a mixing bowl, beat together the creamy peanut butter, softened butter, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. Next, add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well to combine. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually incorporate these dry ingredients into the wet peanut butter mixture, mixing just until combined to form the peanut butter dough.
  2. Make the brownie dough: In another bowl, whisk together the melted butter and white sugar until smooth. Stir in the cocoa powder until fully blended. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract. Then fold in the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and chocolate chips, mixing gently until no dry streaks remain, creating a thick brownie batter.
  3. Chill the doughs: Cover both the peanut butter and brownie doughs and refrigerate for 30 minutes. This chilling helps the doughs firm up and makes them easier to work with.
  4. Form and swirl cookies: Using a tablespoon or small scoop, portion out 1 to 2 tablespoons of each dough. Place the peanut butter and brownie dough side by side on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Using a toothpick or skewer, gently swirl the two doughs together in a marble pattern, being careful not to overmix.
  5. Bake the cookies: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the cookies for 9 to 11 minutes until the top surfaces are lightly cracked and the edges have just set, while the centers remain slightly soft.
  6. Cool and serve: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 to 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before enjoying your peanut butter brownie swirl cookies.

Notes

  • For best results, use room temperature butter for the peanut butter dough and melted butter for the brownie dough as specified.
  • You can substitute smooth peanut butter with chunky if you prefer a bit of texture.
  • Refrigerating the dough helps maintain the swirl definition and prevents the doughs from mixing too much during baking.
  • The cookies will be soft in the center when done; avoid overbaking to keep them fudgy and moist.
  • Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert, Cookies
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Peanut Butter Cookies, Brownie Cookies, Swirl Cookies, Chocolate Peanut Butter, Marble Cookies, Dessert Cookies

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