Description
Deliciously balanced cookies that combine the rich flavors of brownies with creamy peanut butter, offering a delightful swirl in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 oz dark chocolate (melted)
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- a pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temp)
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Melt chocolate and butter gently over a double boiler or low heat; let cool slightly.
- Whisk in sugar, then beat in egg until glossy.
- Fold in flour, cocoa, and salt until just combined.
- Cream butter and sugars until light. Add peanut butter, then egg and mix until smooth.
- Sift in flour, baking soda, and salt; fold until cohesive.
- Chill both doughs briefly (20–30 minutes) if they’re very soft.
- Use a small scoop for brownie batter and a slightly larger one for peanut dough, or pipe both into paired dollops close together on a parchment-lined tray.
- Use a spoon or the tip of a butter knife to slightly swirl the two dollops once, about 2–3 times to create a marbled top.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–14 minutes.
- Transfer to a cooling rack after 5 minutes on the baking sheet to finish setting.
Notes
Chilling the dough helps improve handling and reduces spread. Experiment with different types of chocolate and add-ins for variety.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg