Description
Classic homemade swirled peanut butter cookies blend creamy and crunchy textures into one irresistible treat. Sweet and nutty flavors come together in a simple dessert you’ll want to share with friends and family.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (peanut butter dough)
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (brownie dough)
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup softened butter
Sweeteners:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup white sugar
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 2 eggs (1 for each dough)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (peanut butter dough)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (brownie dough)
Instructions
- Create the peanut butter dough by blending creamy peanut butter, softened butter, and brown sugar until achieving a light, airy texture.
- Incorporate egg and vanilla extract into the peanut butter mixture, ensuring thorough integration.
- Fold in flour, baking soda, and salt to the peanut butter dough, mixing until just combined. Set mixture aside.
- Whisk melted butter and sugar together in a separate bowl for the brownie dough.
- Introduce cocoa powder, egg, and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture, stirring until uniform.
- Gradually combine flour, baking powder, and salt into the brownie mixture. Gently fold in chocolate chips.
- Refrigerate both doughs for 30 minutes to enhance firmness and texture.
- Heat oven to 350°F (175°C), ensuring proper temperature for optimal baking.
- On a prepared baking sheet, alternate scoops of peanut butter and brownie doughs. Use a toothpick to create elegant marbled swirls.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes, watching for set edges and slightly soft centers.
- Let cookies rest on the baking sheet momentarily, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
Notes
- Swap peanut butter for almond or sunflower seed butter to accommodate nut allergies, ensuring everyone can enjoy these delectable treats.
- Reduce sugar content by using half the recommended amount or substituting with natural sweeteners like honey or maple syrup for a healthier twist.
- Chill dough thoroughly to prevent spreading and maintain the beautiful swirl pattern during baking, creating picture-perfect cookies every time.
- Use room temperature ingredients to help achieve a smoother, more consistent dough texture that blends seamlessly when swirling.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 164
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 26 mg