Description
These Swirled Brownie Cookies with a Peanut Butter Twist are the ultimate sweet treat! Combining fudgy brownies with creamy peanut butter, these cookies are rich, decadent, and oh-so-delicious. The perfect dessert for peanut butter lovers!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup butter, cubed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky, depending on preference)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for peanut butter swirl)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. - Melt the Chocolate and Butter:
In a heatproof bowl, melt the chocolate chips and butter together. You can do this in the microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until completely melted and smooth. Set aside to cool slightly. - Prepare the Cookie Dough:
In a large bowl, beat together the eggs, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy. Stir in the melted chocolate mixture until combined. - Add Dry Ingredients:
Add the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and mix until just combined. The dough should be thick and fudgy. - Make the Peanut Butter Swirl:
In a small bowl, mix the peanut butter with powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. - Form the Cookies:
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Drop a small spoonful of the peanut butter mixture onto the center of each dough ball. - Create the Swirl:
Using a toothpick or a skewer, swirl the peanut butter into the brownie dough to create a marbled effect. - Bake the Cookies:
Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are set but the centers are still slightly soft. The cookies will firm up as they cool. - Cool and Serve:
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Texture Tip: For softer, chewier cookies, remove them from the oven when the centers are slightly undercooked. They’ll continue to cook as they cool.
- Make Ahead: You can prepare the cookie dough in advance and refrigerate it for up to 3 days before baking.
- Variations: Try adding a sprinkle of sea salt on top for a salty-sweet twist, or use dark chocolate chips for a richer flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 50mg
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg