Indulge in the ultimate cookie experience! These Peanut Butter Brownie Swirl Cookies are a decadent treat that combines the rich, fudgy goodness of brownies with the creamy, nutty flavor of peanut butter. Each bite is a perfect balance of sweet, salty, and chewy, making them the perfect dessert for any occasion.
INGREDIENTS
For the 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
For the 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
- Make the Peanut Butter Dough: In a bowl, beat together the peanut butter, softened butter, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add in the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Make the Brownie Dough: In another bowl, whisk together the melted butter and white sugar until well combined. Beat in the cocoa powder until smooth, followed by the egg and vanilla extract. Gently fold in the flour, baking powder, salt, and chocolate chips until no dry spots remain.
- Chill the Dough: Refrigerate both doughs for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Form the Cookies: Scoop 1-2 tbsp of each dough and place them side by side on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Using a toothpick or skewer, gently swirl the two doughs together to create a marbled effect.
- Bake the Cookies: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the tops are lightly crackled and the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5-10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!
