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Peanut Butter Brownie Swirl Cookies

Soft and chewy cookies with a rich chocolate brownie swirl.
Made with peanut butter dough and fudgy brownie batter.
Easy recipe ready in under 1 hour.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

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 peanut butter, butter, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, mixing well. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually combine with wet ingredients.
  • Make the brownie dough: Whisk melted butter and sugar. Mix in cocoa powder until smooth, then add egg and vanilla. Fold in flour, baking powder, salt, and chocolate chips.
  • Chill both doughs for 30 minutes.
  • Scoop 1–2 tablespoon portions of each dough and place side by side on a lined baking sheet.
  • Use a toothpick to swirl gently into a marbled pattern.
  • Bake Peanut Butter Brownie Swirl Cookies at 350°F (175°C) for 9–11 minutes until edges are set and tops slightly crackly.
  • Cool on the baking sheet for 5–10 minutes, then transfer to a rack.

Notes

  • Add a pinch of espresso powder to enhance chocolate flavor
  • Sprinkle sea salt on top for contrast
  • Serve warm with milk or coffee