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Easy PB Brownie Swirl Cookies

Soft and chewy chocolate brownie cookies swirled with creamy peanut butter for the ultimate homemade dessert.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 240

Ingredients
  

Brownie Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.75 cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 0.75 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Peanut Butter Swirl
  • 0.5 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp melted butter
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. Cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Mix in egg, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth.
  5. Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients to form a thick dough. Fold in chocolate chips.
  6. In another bowl, stir together peanut butter, powdered sugar, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
  7. Scoop cookie dough onto prepared baking sheets. Add spoonfuls of peanut butter mixture and swirl gently with a toothpick.
  8. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set and centers remain soft.
  9. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

For thicker cookies, chill dough for 30 minutes before baking. Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top for extra flavor.