Description
Indulge in the rich and fudgy goodness of these Swirled Brownie Cookies with a Peanut Butter Twist. A delightful combination of chocolate and peanut butter in every bite, these cookies are sure to become a favorite treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Brownie Cookie Dough:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Peanut Butter Swirl:
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Melt Butter and Chocolate: In a heatproof bowl, melt the butter and chopped chocolate together until smooth.
- Prepare Dough: Whisk sugars, eggs, and vanilla. Stir in chocolate mixture. Fold in dry ingredients.
- Form Cookies: Drop dough onto baking sheets. Add peanut butter on top of each cookie and swirl gently.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set. Cool on pan before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For a richer peanut butter flavor, mix in peanut butter chips or a small swirl of peanut butter directly into the batter before baking.
- These cookies are soft and fudgy—avoid overbaking.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
