Description
These Swirled Brownie Cookies combine rich, fudgy chocolate with a creamy peanut butter swirl for the ultimate indulgent treat. Perfect for cookie lovers and brownie fans alike!
Ingredients
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For the Brownie Cookie Dough:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 1/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
For the Peanut Butter Swirl:
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
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Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. -
Melt Chocolate and Butter:
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and chocolate chips together in 30-second increments, stirring after each, until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly. -
Mix Wet Ingredients:
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy. Stir in the melted chocolate mixture. -
Combine Dry Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. -
Prepare the Peanut Butter Swirl:
In a small bowl, mix peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. -
Form and Swirl the Cookies:
Scoop about 1 1/2 tablespoons of brownie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart. Drop a small dollop of the peanut butter mixture onto the center of each cookie. Use a toothpick or the tip of a knife to swirl the peanut butter into the brownie dough, creating a marbled effect. -
Bake the Cookies:
Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are slightly soft. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Storage: Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Freezing: You can freeze the cookie dough balls before baking and bake them directly from the freezer. Just add a minute or two to the baking time.
- Peanut Butter Options: For a different flavor, try crunchy peanut butter for more texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg