Peanut Butter Brownie Swirl Cookies

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. Make the Brownie Dough

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, sugar, and cocoa powder, stirring until smooth.
  • Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  • In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a thick dough forms.

3. Make the Peanut Butter Dough

  • In a separate mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy.
  • Add the peanut butter, egg, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
  • In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.

4. Combine and Swirl the Doughs

  • Take a small amount of brownie dough and peanut butter dough (about 1 tablespoon each), and gently press them together.
  • Roll the combined doughs into a ball, allowing the two flavors to swirl together but not fully blend.
  • Place the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

5. Bake

  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still slightly soft.
  • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.