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Peanut Butter Brownie Swirl Cookies

Peanut Butter Brownie Swirl Cookies Recipe

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 126
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk (if needed)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets. Cream butter and sugars until light, then add egg and vanilla. Mix in flour, baking soda, and salt to form a soft base dough.
  2. Divide dough in half. Mix cocoa powder (and 1 tbsp milk if the dough feels dry) into one portion until no streaks remain. Mix peanut butter and powdered sugar into the other portion until smooth.
  3. Take a scant tablespoon of each dough, press together side by side, and gently roll into a ball. Place on a baking sheet and repeat, spacing cookies 2 inches apart.
  4. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until edges set and centers look slightly soft. Cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Notes

The centers will look a little underdone when you take them out, and that’s exactly what keeps them fudgy. If you prefer a crisper cookie, add 1 to 2 minutes to the bake time. Chilling the dough is not required, but you can refrigerate it briefly for easier handling on a warm day.