Swirled Brownie Cookies with a Peanut Butter Twist
Craving a brownie and a cookie at the same time? Say hello to Swirled Brownie Cookies with a Peanut Butter Twist—a chocolate lover’s dream cookie that’s soft, fudgy, and swirled with a ribbon of creamy peanut butter.
Servings: 12 cookies
Calories: 150kcal
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Heatproof Bowl
- Spatula
- Toothpick or Skewer
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter
- 8 oz Semisweet Chocolate, chopped
- 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/4 cup Light Brown Sugar, packed
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 2 tablespoons Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 cup Creamy Peanut Butter
- 2 tablespoons Powdered Sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a heatproof bowl set over simmering water (or using the microwave in short bursts), melt the butter and chopped chocolate together. Stir until smooth, then let it cool slightly.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until the mixture is thick and pale.
- Slowly pour the cooled chocolate-butter mixture into the egg mixture, stirring until well combined.
- Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Fold gently with a spatula until a thick, glossy batter forms—do not overmix.
- In a small bowl, combine the peanut butter and powdered sugar, stirring until smooth.
- Use a tablespoon to scoop portions of the brownie batter onto your prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Drop about half a teaspoon of the peanut butter mixture on top of each cookie mound. Using a toothpick or skewer, gently swirl the peanut butter through the chocolate batter for a marbled effect.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the tops are crackly and the centers still look a bit soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy warm for maximum gooeyness or store for later!
Notes
Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. For ultimate freshness, place a slice of bread in the container to maintain moisture.
Nutrition
Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 100mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg