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Peanut Butter Brownie Swirl Cookies: A Beginner’s Guide to Sweet Indulgence

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A delightful cookie with swirls of peanut butter and brownie flavors, creating a rich and satisfying treat. Perfect for beginner bakers looking for a unique and delicious cookie.

Ingredients

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  • For the Peanut Butter Dough:
    • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
    • 1/4 cup butter, softened
    • 1/2 cup brown sugar
    • 1 egg
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • 1 cup all-purpose flour
    • 1/2 tsp baking soda
    • 1/4 tsp salt
  • For the Brownie Dough:
    • 1/2 cup butter, melted
    • 1 cup white sugar
    • 1/3 cup cocoa powder
    • 1 egg
    • 1 tsp vanilla
    • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
    • 1/4 tsp baking powder
    • 1/4 tsp salt
    • 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Make the Peanut Butter Dough:

    • In a bowl, beat the peanut butter, softened butter, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. This ensures a smooth and creamy base, preventing a dense or tough cookie.
    • Beat in the egg and vanilla extract. This adds moisture and flavor, creating a well-balanced dough.
    • In a separate bowl, whisk the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. This combines the dry ingredients evenly, ensuring a consistent texture.
    • Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Avoid overmixing to prevent tough cookies, ensuring a tender and chewy texture.

  • Make the Brownie Dough:

    • Whisk together the melted butter and white sugar. This creates a smooth base, ensuring a consistent texture.
    • Beat in the cocoa powder until smooth. This ensures a rich chocolate flavor, preventing a grainy texture.
    • Beat in the egg and vanilla extract. This adds moisture and flavor, creating a well-balanced dough.
    • Fold in the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and chocolate chips until no dry streaks remain. Avoid overmixing to prevent tough cookies, ensuring a tender and soft texture.

  • Chill the Doughs:

    • Chill both doughs for 30 minutes. This makes the dough easier to handle and prevents the cookies from spreading too much, ensuring a well-formed cookie.

  • Scoop and Swirl the Doughs:

    • Scoop 1-2 tablespoon portions of each dough and place them side by side on a parchment-lined baking sheet. This creates the base for the swirl, ensuring a visually appealing cookie.
    • Use a toothpick or skewer to gently swirl the doughs together in a marble pattern. This creates the signature swirl effect, ensuring a unique and visually striking cookie.

  • Bake the Cookies:

    • Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 9-11 minutes, until the tops are lightly crackly and the edges are just set. The centers will still be quite soft. This ensures soft and chewy cookies, preventing a dry or hard texture.

  • Cool the Cookies:

    • Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5-10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This allows the cookies to set and prevents them from breaking, ensuring a well-formed and sturdy cookie.   
       

  • Enjoy!

    • Serve and enjoy your delicious Peanut Butter Brownie Swirl Cookies.

Notes

  • Soften butter for easier mixing.
  • Chill dough to prevent spreading.
  • Gently swirl doughs for a defined pattern.
  • Don’t overbake for chewy cookies.
  • Use parchment paper for easy cleanup.

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