Peanut Butter Brownie Swirl Cookies
Peanut Butter Brownie Swirl Cookies combine two classic favorites into one irresistible treat
Ingredients
- Brownie Dough
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Peanut Butter Dough
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Make brownie dough:
In a bowl, whisk melted butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla. Stir in cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined. - Make peanut butter dough:
Cream peanut butter and softened butter. Mix in brown sugar, egg, and vanilla. Stir in flour, baking soda, and salt. - Scoop about 1 tablespoon of each dough. Press lightly together and gently twist or fold to create a swirl effect (do not fully blend).
- Place on baking sheet 2 inches apart.
- Bake 10–12 minutes, until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Cool on baking sheet 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Sprinkle with flaky salt if desired.
Notes
- Do not overbake; cookies will continue to set as they cool.
- For thicker cookies, chill dough balls for 20–30 minutes before baking.
Peanut Butter Brownie Swirl Cookies combine two classic favorites into one irresistible treat. These cookies feature a rich, fudgy brownie dough swirled together with a soft, creamy peanut butter cookie dough for the ultimate sweet-and-salty balance. Each bite delivers deep chocolate flavor paired with nutty peanut butter richness, creating a bakery-style cookie that’s thick, chewy, and beautifully marbled. The brownie portion stays dense and slightly gooey in the center, while the peanut butter dough adds softness and structure. A light sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top enhances both flavors and makes them completely crave-worthy. Perfect for bake sales, holidays, or weekend baking, these cookies look impressive but are surprisingly simple to make. No chilling required, and the swirl pattern makes every cookie unique. If you love chocolate and peanut butter together, this recipe will quickly become a go-to favorite.
