Description
Sweet peanut butter brownie swirl cookies blend rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter into irresistible swirled perfection. Chocolate and nutty flavors dance together, creating a mouthwatering treat you’ll crave with every delightful bite.
Ingredients
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Peanut Butter:
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
Baking Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Additional Mix-ins:
- 1 cup brownie mix (dry, not prepared)
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350F (175C) and cover baking sheets with parchment paper for optimal cookie preparation.
- Combine softened butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl, whipping until achieving a fluffy, airy texture.
- Incorporate egg and vanilla extract, blending thoroughly until ingredients are completely integrated.
- Separately, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in another bowl, then gradually merge dry ingredients with wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Separate dough into two equal portions, adding brownie mix and water to one half, mixing until uniform consistency is reached.
- Create a marbled effect by gently folding two doughs together, ensuring minimal manipulation to preserve swirled pattern.
- Distribute rounded tablespoon-sized dough portions onto prepared baking sheets, maintaining approximately 2-inch spacing between cookies.
- Optional: Embellish cookie tops with mini chocolate chips for added texture and visual appeal.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for set edges and soft centers as indication of perfect doneness.
- Allow cookies to rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack for complete cooling, preserving their delicate structure.
Notes
- Experiment with different nut butters like almond or cashew for unique flavor variations.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and maintain a more defined swirl pattern.
- Use gluten-free brownie mix and flour to make these cookies suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- For a healthier twist, replace some butter with Greek yogurt and use dark chocolate chips for added antioxidants.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 134 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 82 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 18 mg