Peanut Butter Brownie Swirl Cookies
Peanut Butter Brownie Swirl Cookies combine rich chocolate brownie flavor with creamy peanut butter swirls for a soft, chewy, bakery-style cookie. These visually stunning cookies are perfect for holidays, parties, or anytime you want an indulgent homemade dessert.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- electric mixer or hand whisk
- baking sheets
- parchment paper
- Spatula
- toothpick or knife
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gently fold into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Stir the peanut butter until smooth. Scoop cookie dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Melt the chocolate chips until smooth and drizzle over each dough mound.
- Use a toothpick or knife to gently swirl the peanut butter and chocolate into the dough to create a marbled effect.
- Bake for 9–11 minutes, until edges are set and centers remain slightly soft.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Measure flour accurately to avoid dense cookies. Swirl gently to preserve marbling. Baking time may vary slightly by oven, and cookies will firm up as they cool. Flavors develop even more after resting overnight.