A Delicious Delight: Peanut Butter Brownie Swirl Cookies
If you’re on the hunt for a dessert that perfectly balances rich, decadent chocolate with the creamy goodness of peanut butter, look no further! These Peanut Butter Brownie Swirl Cookies are a delightful treat that will have your taste buds dancing. With a combination of chocolatey brownie goodness swirled with luscious peanut butter, every bite is a match made in heaven.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup 1 stick unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter plus more for swirling
- Optional: chocolate chips for extra richness
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar until smooth. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until well combined.
- Add the Peanut Butter: Stir in the peanut butter until fully incorporated. If you want to add chocolate chips for extra indulgence, fold them in now.
- Swirl the Peanut Butter: Using a spoon or spatula, dollop additional peanut butter on top of the cookie dough, and gently swirl it through with a knife to create a marbled effect.
- Scoop the Dough: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoons, drop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie to allow for spreading.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes. The cookies will look slightly underbaked in the center—this is perfect for that chewy texture!
- Cool and Enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.