Peanut Butter Brownie Swirl Cookies
Peanut Butter Brownie Swirl Cookies are a delightful fusion of rich, fudgy brownies and creamy peanut butter. They combine the best of both worlds with the irresistible swirl of chocolate and peanut butter.
Ingredients
Brownie Dough
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 oz bittersweet chocolate chopped
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Peanut Butter Dough
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
Prepare the Brownie Dough
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and bittersweet chocolate in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth.
- In a large bowl, beat the melted chocolate mixture with granulated sugar until well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the chocolate mixture, mixing until just combined. Set aside.
Prepare the Peanut Butter Dough
- In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter and peanut butter until creamy.
- Add granulated sugar and brown sugar, and beat until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the peanut butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
Combine and Bake
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, take equal portions of brownie dough and peanut butter dough. Press them together gently and roll into balls.
- Place the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Using a butter knife or toothpick, gently swirl the doughs together to create a marbled effect.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set and the centers are slightly soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.