Description
These Peanut Butter Brownie Swirl Cookies combine the rich, nutty flavor of creamy peanut butter with the fudgy goodness of brownie batter, creating a delicious marbled cookie that’s soft, chewy, and perfect for any occasion. Featuring a swirl effect made by folding two different doughs together and optionally topped with mini chocolate chips, these cookies bake quickly and yield a delightful treat with the best of both worlds.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Brownie Swirl
- 1 cup dry brownie mix
- 2 tablespoons water
Optional Topping
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and facilitate even baking.
- Cream the Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, use a mixer to cream together the softened butter, creamy peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, which helps create a nice texture in the cookies.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and fully combined, ensuring an even distribution of flavors throughout the dough.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add these dry ingredients into the wet ingredients bowl, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Prepare the Brownie Dough: Divide the cookie dough into two equal parts. Into one half, mix the dry brownie mix and water until the mixture is well combined and creates a brownie-flavored dough.
- Create the Swirl: Gently fold the plain cookie dough and the brownie dough together a few times to form a marbled, swirl effect. Be careful not to overmix, as you want the two doughs to remain distinctly swirled for visual appeal.
- Scoop and Bake: Using a tablespoon, scoop portions of the swirled dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing each about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading. If desired, press mini chocolate chips on top of each cookie. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers remain slightly soft for a chewy consistency.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes to firm up, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- Do not overmix the swirled dough to maintain the distinct peanut butter and brownie patterns.
- Use room temperature butter and peanut butter for easier creaming and better texture.
- You can substitute the dry brownie mix with your favorite homemade or store-bought blend.
- Mini chocolate chips on top are optional but add an extra chocolatey crunch.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
