Swirled Brownie Cookies With A Peanut Butter Twist
These swirled brownie cookies are rich, fudgy, and soft with a creamy peanut butter swirl that adds just the right sweet-and-salty kick. The perfect dessert for chocolate lovers who want a twist.
Ingredients
- 1¼ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1½ tsps vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment. Melt chocolate chips and butter in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- In a large bowl, beat granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla for 2–3 minutes until fluffy. Stir in the melted chocolate mixture until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a soft dough forms.
- In a small bowl, mix peanut butter, powdered sugar, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth and thick.
- Scoop 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie onto the baking sheet, spaced 2 inches apart. Drop 1 teaspoon of peanut butter mixture on top of each. Use a toothpick or knife tip to gently swirl the peanut butter into the dough.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are set and centers are soft and puffed. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.