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Best Peanut Butter Brownie Swirl Cookies Recipe

Best Peanut Butter Brownie Swirl Cookies Recipe You'll Love

Try the Best Peanut Butter Brownie Swirl Cookies Recipe for a delicious blend of fudgy chocolate and creamy peanut butter.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Brownie Base
  • 18 oz Brownie Mix standard boxed mix
  • 0.5 cup Vegetable Oil adds moisture
  • 1 large Egg binding agent
  • 0.5 cup Water for batter consistency
For the Peanut Butter Dough
  • 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter regular creamy brand recommended
  • 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 0.5 cup Brown Sugar adds moisture
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract uplifts flavor
For Both Doughs
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda aids in rising
  • 0.5 tsp Salt balances flavors
Optional Add-ins
  • 1 pinch Sea Salt for flavor contrast
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips for added chocolate flavor
  • 1 cup Peanut Butter Chips enhances peanut butter flavor
  • 0.5 cup Chopped Peanuts for crunch

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Spatula
  • Cookie scoop
  • Wire rack
  • Toothpick or skewer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine brownie mix, vegetable oil, egg, and water. Stir until thick and fudgy.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix creamy peanut butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Drop spoonfuls of brownie and peanut butter doughs onto baking sheets, then swirl with a toothpick.
  5. Scoop the swirled dough onto baking sheets, placing them 2 inches apart.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set and centers are slightly underbaked.
  7. Cool cookies on sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use high-quality ingredients and monitor baking time closely. Cool cookies properly for ideal texture.

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