Description
These Peanut Butter Brownie Swirl Cookies are the perfect marriage of two beloved treats. Rich, fudgy brownie batter is enveloped in a soft and chewy peanut butter cookie, creating a delightful swirl effect that is as visually appealing as it is delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups brownie batter, prepared from a mix or homemade and cooled slightly
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips (optional)
Peanut Butter Cookie Dough:
Brownie Batter:
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix the cookie dough: In a large bowl, beat the butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the egg and vanilla until combined.
- Prepare dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the peanut butter mixture and mix until just combined.
- Assemble the cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and flatten slightly in your hand. Place about 1 teaspoon of brownie batter in the center, then fold the peanut butter dough around it. Roll gently into a ball, leaving some brownie batter peeking through for a swirl effect.
- Bake: Place on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart. If desired, press a few chocolate chips on top. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges are golden but the centers are still soft.
- Cool and serve: Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For easier handling, chill the brownie batter before using.
- These cookies keep well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
