Description
Chocolate meets peanut butter in these irresistible swirled brownie cookies that blend rich fudgy textures with creamy nutty swirls. Chocolate lovers will savor each indulgent bite of this delightful dessert that promises pure comfort and deliciousness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
Sugars and Sweeteners:
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Flavoring and Leavening Agents:
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350°F and positioning parchment paper on two baking sheets to ensure even cookie placement and prevent sticking.
- Create a smooth chocolate base by gently melting butter and chocolate chips in microwave-safe container, stirring between 30-second intervals until fully integrated and glossy.
- Develop a rich liquid foundation by vigorously whisking sugars, eggs, and vanilla extract until the mixture becomes light and aerated, then incorporate the melted chocolate blend.
- Craft the dry component by carefully sifting flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt together, ensuring no lumps remain before gently folding into the wet mixture.
- Construct the peanut butter swirl by thoroughly blending peanut butter with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Assemble the cookies by portioning brownie dough onto prepared sheets, leaving adequate spacing, then strategically placing small peanut butter dollops in each cookie’s center.
- Generate decorative marbling by delicately dragging a toothpick through the peanut butter and brownie dough, creating intricate swirled patterns.
- Bake the cookies until edges become firm yet centers maintain a slight softness, approximately 10-12 minutes, allowing residual heat to complete the cooking process.
- Allow cookies to rest on baking sheets for initial cooling, then transfer to wire rack for complete temperature reduction, ensuring optimal texture and structural integrity.
Notes
- Ensure even melting by using low microwave power and stirring frequently to prevent burning or seizing of chocolate.
- Avoid overmixing the dry and wet ingredients to keep the cookies tender and prevent a tough texture.
- Create beautiful marbling by using a light touch when swirling the peanut butter, making delicate figure-eight motions with a toothpick.
- Substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend for those with wheat sensitivities, maintaining the cookie’s rich, fudgy consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg