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Peanut Butter Brownie Swirl Cookies

Peanut Butter Brownie Swirl Cookies for a Sweet Escape

Indulge in delightful Peanut Butter Brownie Swirl Cookies, a perfect blend of rich brownies and creamy peanut butter for dessert lovers.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 11 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Peanut Butter Dough
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter almond butter can be used for a nut-free option
  • 1/2 cup butter softened; opt for dairy-free butter if needed
  • 1 cup brown sugar substitute coconut sugar for a refined sugar alternative
  • 1 large egg replace with flaxseed meal mix for a vegan version
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure extract is preferred
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour use a 1:1 gluten-free blend for gluten-free cookies
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Brownie Dough
  • 1/2 cup butter melted
  • 1 cup white sugar brown sugar can add depth of flavor
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips use dairy-free chocolate for vegan options

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • cookie scoop
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Refrigerator

Method
 

Peanut Butter Dough Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat together creamy peanut butter, softened butter, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Mix in egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt, then gradually combine with the wet ingredients.
Brownie Dough Preparation
  1. In another bowl, whisk together melted butter and white sugar until smooth and glossy, about 2 minutes.
  2. Add in cocoa powder, egg, and vanilla extract, stirring until well blended.
  3. Fold in all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and chocolate chips until the mixture is smooth.
Chilling and Baking
  1. Cover each dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Using a cookie scoop, scoop tablespoons of each dough onto the baking sheet and swirl gently.
  4. Bake for 9-11 minutes until tops are lightly crackly and edges are set.
  5. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5-10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.

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