Peanut Butter Brownie Swirl Cookies
Indulge in the delightful blend of peanut butter and chocolate with these chewy cookies that feature decadent brownie swirls.
Ingredients
Cookie Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy) For extra texture, use crunchy peanut butter.
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar For added depth of flavor, consider using dark brown sugar.
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour Can be substituted with gluten-free flour blend.
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup brownie batter (homemade or store-bought) Homemade brownie batter can add a personalized touch.
- optional to taste chocolate chips For an extra chocolatey delight.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure even baking.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Gradually incorporate the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir until everything is thoroughly blended, mixing out any lumps.
- Drop small portions of the cookie dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Top each cookie dough mound with a dollop of brownie batter, creating a layer of chocolate goodness.
- Gently swirl the brownie batter into the peanut butter dough with a toothpick or knife to achieve a marbled effect.
- Optionally, sprinkle chocolate chips on top.
- Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers remain soft and chewy.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or refrigerate for two weeks or freeze for three months. For best results, enjoy warm with ice cream or coffee.