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Peanut butter brownie swirl cookies


Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  1. Two-in-One Treat : Combines the best of both worlds—peanut butter cookies and fudgy brownies.
  2. Easy to Make : No need for fancy techniques—just mix, swirl, and bake.
  3. Customizable : Adjust the swirl ratio to suit your preference for peanut butter vs. chocolate.
  4. Perfectly Portioned : Bite-sized cookies make them easy to share (or hoard for yourself).
  5. 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

  1. 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 ).
  2. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. 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.