Peanut Butter Brownie Swirl Cookies are rich, fudgy cookies with beautiful marbled swirls of chocolate brownie batter and creamy peanut butter dough. They’re soft in the center, slightly crisp on the edges, and packed with deep chocolate-peanut butter flavor.
Why You’ll Love These Cookies
- Fudgy brownie texture meets soft peanut butter cookie
- Gorgeous swirled, bakery-style look
- Perfect balance of chocolate and peanut butter
- Great for sharing or gifting
Preparation Time
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Bake Time: 10–12 minutes
- Total Time: about 35 minutes
Ingredients
Brownie Dough:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Peanut Butter Dough:
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
How to Make Peanut Butter Brownie Swirl Cookies
Step 1: Make Brownie Dough
In a bowl:
- Mix melted butter and sugar
- Add eggs and vanilla
- Stir in cocoa powder, flour, and salt
Mix until smooth and fudgy.
Step 2: Make Peanut Butter Dough
In another bowl:
- Mix peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar
- Add egg yolk and vanilla
- Stir in flour and baking soda
Step 3: Create the Swirl
- Scoop small amounts of both doughs
- Place them together and gently swirl (do not fully mix)
- Roll lightly into balls
Step 4: Bake
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Place cookies on a lined baking sheet
- Bake for 10–12 minutes
Edges should be set, centers soft.
Step 5: Cool and Serve
- Let cookies cool on the tray for a few minutes
- Transfer to a rack and enjoy
Tips for Best Results
- Do not overmix when swirling to keep the marbled effect
- Slightly underbake for fudgy centers
- Use good-quality cocoa powder for richer flavor
- Chill dough if it becomes too soft
Variations
- Add chocolate chips for extra richness
- Use crunchy peanut butter for texture
- Sprinkle sea salt on top
- Drizzle melted chocolate after baking
Storage
- Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days
- Freeze dough or baked cookies for up to 1 month
Calories (Approximate)
- Per cookie (based on 18): 150–220 calories
Final Thoughts
Peanut Butter Brownie Swirl Cookies are the ultimate treat for chocolate and peanut butter lovers. With their fudgy texture and beautiful swirls, they’re as impressive as they are delicious.