Description
These Peanut Butter Brownie Swirl Cookies are the ultimate indulgence—soft, chewy, and bursting with rich chocolate and nutty peanut butter flavors. Two classic cookie doughs are marbled together for a gorgeous swirl effect in every bite. Perfect for bake sales, parties, or treating yourself!
Ingredients
For the Peanut Butter Dough:
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
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1 large egg
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 tsp baking powder
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1/4 tsp baking soda
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1/4 tsp salt
For the Brownie Dough:
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
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1 large egg
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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3/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1/4 tsp baking soda
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1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
Prepare the Peanut Butter Dough:
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Cream together softened butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in egg and vanilla until well combined.
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In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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Gradually mix dry ingredients into the peanut butter mixture. Set aside.
Prepare the Brownie Dough:
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Whisk melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
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Stir in egg and vanilla extract.
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In another bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
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Gradually combine with the wet ingredients until smooth.
Create the Swirl and Bake:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Take 1 tablespoon of each dough and gently press together. Roll into a ball, keeping a visible swirl.
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Place on baking sheet with room to spread.
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Bake 12–15 minutes, until edges are set but centers are slightly soft.
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Let cool on sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack.
Notes
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Don’t overmix the two doughs to preserve the swirl effect.
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Use crunchy peanut butter for added texture.
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Cookies can be frozen before or after baking.
