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Swirled Brownie Cookies with a Peanut Butter Twist Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 32 minutes
  • Yield: 18 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Indulge in these delicious Swirled Brownie Cookies with a Peanut Butter Twist, combining rich chocolate brownie flavor with creamy peanut butter swirls for a perfect balance of decadence and texture. These soft, chewy cookies bake up beautifully in just over half an hour, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

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

Peanut Butter Swirl

  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  2. Melt Chocolate and Butter: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips and ½ cup unsalted butter together in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
  3. Mix Sugars and Eggs: In a large mixing bowl, beat together granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until the mixture turns light and fluffy, indicating it’s well aerated.
  4. Add Melted Chocolate: Gradually pour the melted chocolate and butter mixture into the sugar and egg mixture, stirring slowly to combine evenly without losing the fluffiness.
  5. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt to ensure proper distribution of leavening agents and cocoa flavor.
  6. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Slowly add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently just until the dough comes together and no flour streaks remain—overmixing can toughen the cookies.
  7. Prepare Peanut Butter Swirl: In a small bowl, mix creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy, forming the swirl topping.
  8. Portion Cookies: Using a spoon, scoop about 2 tablespoons of brownie cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each mound to allow for spreading during baking.
  9. Add Peanut Butter Swirls: Drop small dollops of the peanut butter mixture onto each cookie dough mound and use a toothpick or knife to gently swirl the peanut butter into the cookie dough, creating a marbled effect.
  10. Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set but the centers remain slightly soft, preserving a chewy texture.
  11. Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely, preventing breakage and allowing them to firm up.

Notes

  • Ensure not to overmix the dough after adding the flour to keep the cookies tender.
  • Use room temperature eggs for better incorporation and texture.
  • The melting of chocolate and butter should be done carefully to avoid burning; stir frequently.
  • Swirling the peanut butter gently into the dough creates a beautiful marbled effect without mixing the flavors completely.
  • Cookies will seem soft when removing from oven but will firm up as they cool.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/swirled-brownie-cookies-with-a-peanut-butter-twist-recipe/