Description
These Peanut Butter Brownie Swirl Cookies combine rich, fudgy brownie batter with creamy peanut butter dough, creating a decadent marbled cookie. Perfectly baked to have slightly underbaked centers and set edges, these cookies offer a delightful balance of chocolate and peanut butter flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
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For the Brownie Layer:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
For the Peanut Butter Layer:
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking.
- Prepare the Brownie Layer: In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth. Then, stir in the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder until just combined. Set this batter aside.
- Prepare the Peanut Butter Layer: In another bowl, beat together the creamy peanut butter, softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture becomes creamy. Add in the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well. Gradually add the flour, baking soda, and salt, mixing until just incorporated.
- Swirl the Doughs: Drop spoonfuls of the brownie batter and peanut butter dough alternately onto the prepared baking sheet. Use a toothpick or the tip of a knife to gently swirl the two batters together, creating an attractive marbled effect.
- Bake the Cookies: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, until the cookie edges are set but the centers appear slightly underbaked. Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For best results, do not overmix the batters once the dry ingredients are added to avoid tough cookies.
- Ensure the peanut butter and butter for the peanut butter layer are softened to get a smooth, creamy texture.
- You can store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Feel free to substitute crunchy peanut butter for creamy for added texture.
- Swirling the batters just a few times is enough to create the marbled look without fully blending the two doughs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Peanut Butter Brownie Swirl Cookies, Marbled Cookies, Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies, Fudgy Brownie Cookies, Easy Cookie Recipe
