Description
Peanut Butter Brownie Swirl Cookies are a delightful treat that combines rich, fudgy brownie dough with creamy peanut butter dough swirled together for a perfect bite. These cookies offer a unique texture and flavor contrast, making them an irresistible indulgence for cookie lovers.
Ingredients
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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
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
- Prepare Peanut Butter Dough: Beat together peanut butter, softened butter, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, ensuring a smooth and creamy texture.
- Mix in Egg and Vanilla: Add the egg and vanilla extract to the peanut butter mixture and blend thoroughly until fully incorporated.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to avoid overworking the dough. Set the dough aside.
- Prepare Brownie Dough: Whisk melted butter with white sugar until well combined and smooth.
- Incorporate Cocoa and Flavors: Stir in cocoa powder, followed by the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until homogeneous.
- Add Dry Ingredients to Brownie Dough: Mix in flour, baking powder, and salt gradually until the batter is smooth and thick.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the chocolate chips into the brownie dough, distributing them evenly.
- Chill Doughs: Refrigerate both the peanut butter and brownie doughs for 30 minutes to firm them up for easier handling.
- Form Cookies: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop small blobs of each dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Using a toothpick, swirl the two doughs together gently to create a marbled effect.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes or until edges are set but centers remain soft. Remove from oven and allow to cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Make sure not to overmix the dough when adding flour to keep cookies tender.
- Swirling the doughs gently helps to retain distinct peanut butter and brownie flavors.
- Use a toothpick or skewer for the best swirling effect without overblending.
- Chilling the doughs is essential to prevent spreading during baking.
- Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
