Peanut Butter Brownie Swirl Cookies
These cookies feature a harmonious blend of fudgy brownie and creamy peanut butter doughs, swirled together to create a marbled appearance and a rich, indulgent flavor.
Ingredients
For the Peanut Butter Cookie Dough:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 large egg (beat one egg and use half)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
For the Brownie Cookie Dough:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 large egg (beat one egg and use half)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/8 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Prepare the Peanut Butter Cookie Dough:
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add the beaten half egg and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Cover the dough and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Prepare the Brownie Cookie Dough:
- In another mixing bowl, combine the melted butter and granulated sugar; whisk until smooth.
- Add the beaten half egg and vanilla extract; mix thoroughly.
- Sift together the cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until a smooth dough forms.
- Cover the dough and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Assemble the Swirl Cookies:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Take approximately 1 tablespoon of peanut butter dough and 1 tablespoon of brownie dough. Gently press them together and roll into a ball.
- Place the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Using a toothpick or skewer, gently swirl the two doughs together to create a marbled effect. Avoid overmixing to maintain distinct swirls.
Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are slightly soft.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.