Swirled Brownie Cookies with a Peanut Butter Twist 🍫🥜🍪
Ingredients
For the Brownie Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
For the Peanut Butter Swirl:
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Brownie Cookie Dough
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and butter together in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
3. In a large mixing bowl, beat granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until light and fluffy.
4. Slowly mix in the melted chocolate mixture.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
Step 2: Make the Peanut Butter Swirl
1. In a small bowl, mix peanut butter, powdered sugar, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Step 3: Assemble the Cookies
1. Scoop about 2 tablespoons of brownie cookie dough onto the baking sheet, leaving space between each.
2. Drop small dollops of the peanut butter mixture onto each cookie.
3. Use a toothpick or knife to gently swirl the peanut butter into the dough.
Step 4: Bake & Cool
1. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are slightly soft.
2. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve & Enjoy!
These Swirled Brownie Cookies with a Peanut Butter Twist are rich, fudgy, and packed with peanut butter goodness—perfect for any chocolate lover! 🍪✨