Easy Peanut Butter Brownie Swirl Cookies
These Easy Peanut Butter Brownie Swirl Cookies. Bring together the richness of chocolate brownies. With the creamy goodness of peanut butter cookies. In one irresistible treat. The swirled effect. Makes each cookie look as delicious. As it tastes. Soft and chewy. With perfect flavor balance. These cookies are easy to make. In under 40 minutes. When I first made them. They were a hit. With my family. They disappeared faster. Than I could bake them! If you love the classic combo of peanut butter and chocolate. These cookies. Are a must-try.
24 Servings
Ingredients
Peanut Butter Cookie Dough:
- 1/4 c unsalted butter softened
- 1/3 c creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 c white sugar
- 1/4 c packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 large egg
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 c all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/8 tsp salt
Brownie Cookie Dough:
- 1/4 c unsalted butter melted
- 1/2 c granulated sugar
- 1/2 large egg
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 c cocoa powder unsweetened
- 1/2 c all-purpose flour
- 1/8 tsp baking powder
- 1/8 tsp salt
Instructions
- Peanut Butter Cookie Dough: In a large bowl. Beat together the softened butter. With peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Until light and fluffy—this takes around 3-4 minutes. Next, add the egg and vanilla. Mixing until well combined. In another bowl. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients. Into the wet mixture. Stirring until just combined. Be careful. Not to overmix. Set the dough aside.
- Brownie Cookie Dough: In a separate bowl. Mix the melted butter. And granulated sugar. Until smooth. Add the egg. And vanilla extract. Stirring until fully incorporated. Sift together the cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt. Then gradually fold these dry ingredients. Into the wet mixture. Until a smooth dough forms.
- Assembling the Cookies: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). And line a baking sheet. With parchment paper. Take about 1 tablespoon each of the peanut butter dough. And the brownie dough. Gently combine the two doughs. By rolling them together. Into a ball. Creating a marbled effect. Avoid overmixing. To keep the swirl distinct.
- Baking the Cookies: Place the dough balls. Onto the prepared baking sheet. Leaving about 2 inches between each. Bake for 10-12 minutes. Until the edges are set. But the centers remain soft. This will ensure the cookies are soft. And chewy inside.
- Cooling and Serving: Allow the cookies to rest. On the baking sheet. For 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack. To cool completely. This helps the cookies firm up. While staying soft.
Notes
To make this Easy Peanut Butter Brownie Swirl Cookies recipe gluten-free. Simply replace the all-purpose flour. With a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. That includes xanthan gum. Which helps maintain the cookie’s texture. Be sure to also check. That your baking powder and baking soda are gluten-free. As some brands may contain traces of gluten. With these easy adjustments. You can enjoy the same soft, chewy cookies. With all the delicious swirls of peanut butter and brownie. But in a completely gluten-free version!