Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Two-in-One Treat : Combines the best of both worlds—peanut butter cookies and fudgy brownies.
- Easy to Make : No need for fancy techniques—just mix, swirl, and bake.
- Customizable : Adjust the swirl ratio to suit your preference for peanut butter vs. chocolate.
- Perfectly Portioned : Bite-sized cookies make them easy to share (or hoard for yourself).
- Crowd-Pleasing : Always a hit at parties, potlucks, or as a homemade gift.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Makes 18–20 cookies
For the Peanut Butter Cookie Dough:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter , softened
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
For the Brownie Batter:
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Make the Peanut Butter Cookie Dough
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes ).
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Cover and set aside.